HAMLET — Hosting West Hoke Middle School Monday, the Hamlet Middle School baseball and softball teams remained undefeated on the season.
Way’s homer, 4 RBIs key for Lady Red Rams
On the softball field, head coach Mike Way’s Lady Red Rams rolled to a 15-0 win over the Lady Tigers in four innings.
In the circle for Hamlet was Quston Leviner, who pitched a complete game shutout, and held West Hoke hitless in the mercy-rule game. She added 11 strikeouts to help her to her fourth win of the spring.
Seventh grader Katie Way had a big day at the plate, going 1-for-2 with four RBIs. In the bottom of the first inning, she slapped a three-run blast, before tacking on her final RBI on a sacrifice fly.
Adding onto the scoring barrage was Leviner, who went 2-for-2 with two RBIs. Addy Hollingsworth had a 2-RBI hit in her three at-bats, while Ryelan Lyerly collected a hit and scored a team-high four runs.
The Lady Red Rams (4-0) will look to stay perfect on the season when they host East Hoke Middle School on Wednesday at 4 p.m.
Graham’s hot bat helps Rams past Tigers
The Hamlet baseball team also run-ruled the Tigers, racking up double-digit runs en route to a 17-5 win in four innings.
At the plate, the Red Rams collected six doubles, including three by seventh grader Tyler Graham. In Hamlet’s game last week against Ellerbe Middle School, Graham went 5-for-5.
Adding to Graham’s 3-for-4 performance, were Jabari Douglas (2-for-3 with a double), Blake Brown (1-for-2 with a double) and Ethan Locklear (1-for-1 with a double). JV Drake joined the hitting parade with two base hits, finishing the day 2-for-3.
Jason Walker picked up for the win the Red Rams, tossing a complete game in four innings. He also struck out six West Hoke batters.
Like their fellow softball players, the Red Rams (4-0) will be back in action on Wednesday at home against the East Hoke Eagles. First pitch is set for 4 p.m.
