West Carteret had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 6 runs), and they went ahead and made it three on Friday. They had just enough and edged the Swansboro Pirates out 4-3. That's more bragging rights for West Carteret, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Landon Mann made a splash while hitting and pitching. He tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Mann has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive pitching appearances. Mann was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 1-for-2.
Mann wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Ryland Howell, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Landon Quillen was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
On Swansboro's side, they saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Joshua Scott, who went 2-for-3 with a stolen base. Another player making a difference was Jayson Abalos, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
West Carteret's win ended a six-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 4-10. As for Swansboro, their defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 7-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. West Carteret will take on Dixon at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Swansboro, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Richlands at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Swansboro is facing Richlands at the right time seeing as Richlands is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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