HAMLET — The Hamlet American Legion baseball team completed its two-game non-conference sweep over Lexington Post 8 Saturday.
Under cotton candy skies, the 49ers earned a 5-3 victory, their third straight win.
Conner Phifer was credited with the win on the mound. He pitched five innings and allowed three runs (two earned) on six hits.
Caden Nolan’s RBI single in the bottom of the third tied the game 2-2, which started a three-run home half for Hamlet.
For a full game story, featuring a video interview with Phifer and Nolan, click here.
Post 49 (5-5) will complete its rainout game at Eastern Randolph Post 81 Monday at 5 p.m.
