WILMINGTON — One hit and a dozen strikeouts at the plate didn’t get the job done for the Hamlet American Legion baseball team on Monday.
Suffering its first Area 2 conference loss of the summer, Post 49 lost 6-1 to Wilmington Post 10.
Bryant Kimbrell had the lone hit, a bloop single to right field to lead off the second inning.
An RBI fielder’s choice by Hunter Huneycutt recorded Hamlet’s solo run in the top of the sixth inning.
Skyler Mathis pitched a complete game for Hamlet, giving up six runs (three earned) on six hits. He added four strikeouts.
Click here to read a full recap of Monday’s loss to Wilmington Post 10.
Post 49 (6-5, 2-1 Area 2) has a chance to get back in the win column on Tuesday with another conference game at Ashley Post 129, which will begin at 7 p.m., weather pending.
Below are photos of Monday’s game against Wilmington Post 10, taken by sports editor Kyle Pillar.
