It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Southside had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. They beat the Ocracoke Dolphins by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 4-2. Winning may never get old, but Southside sure is getting used to it with their fourth in a row.
Cutter Williams was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off six hits. Williams has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances. Williams was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Joshua Lewis, who scored two runs and stole six bases while going 2-for-3. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Luke Perry, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Southside has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 10-9 record this season. As for Ocracoke, their defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 9-4.
Southside will head out on the road to face off against Chatham Charter at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Southside is looking to tack on another W to their four-game streak on the road. Ocracoke does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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