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Southpaws Shocked by the Roanoke Rapids Static

Southpaws Shocked by the Roanoke Rapids Static

May 30, 2026 vs. Roanoke Rapids Static
Story by Game Changers with Edits by James Lynch


The New Bern Southpaws couldn't keep up with Roanoke Rapids Static and fell 10-3 on Saturday at Roanoke Rapids Static.

New Bern was the first to get on the board in the first when an error scored one run.
Peyton Clay doubled down the left field line, which helped the Roanoke Rapids Static tie the game at one in the bottom of the first. In his next at bat, a single by Clay gave Roanoke Rapids the lead, 3-1, in the bottom of the third. Starter John St Clair began the game for Roanoke Rapids Static. The starting pitcher allowed four hits and one run (zero earned) over three innings, striking out three and walking two. St Clair stayed in the game at second base and hit a grand slam to left field in the bottom of the seventh for the Static.
Jack Beyer led things off on the mound for New Bern. The starter allowed three hits and two runs over three innings, striking out two and walking one.
Cason McElwrath and Ricky Cooke were a one-two punch in the lineup, as each drove in one run for the visitors. Cameron Turner, Josh Tripp, Josh Ayala, Jack Weisman, Gabriel Kennedy, and Joseph Lund each collected one hit for New Bern Southpaws. New Bern had patience at the plate, collecting eight walks for the game. Jason Caccavaro and Cooke led the team with two bases on balls each. The Southpaws turned one double play in the game.
St Clair drove the middle of the lineup, leading the Static with four runs batted in. The pitcher went 1-for-4 on the day. Clay went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Roanoke Rapids in hits. Joey Schlesselman paced the home team with two walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, collecting six walks for the game, and made the most of them, stealing four bases in the game.
The New Bern Southpaws welcome the River City Skippers on Sunday for their next game.

The Swinging Mullets swing their way to Victory over the Southpaws 16-7

New Bern Southpaws Out Hit By Outer Banks Swinging Mullets

May 26, 2026 vs. The Outer Banks Swinging Mullets
Story by Game Changers with Edits by James Lynch


The New Bern Southpaws had trouble keeping up with the Outer Banks Swinging Mullets in a 16-7 loss on Tuesday at Kafer Park as the Mullets swung their way to victory. The Swinging Mullets got on the board in the top of the second inning after Taylor Granitzki singled to left field, and Luke Blaydes grounded out, each scoring one run. The Mullets added to their early lead in the top of the third inning after Andrew Merz was struck by a pitch, and Jordan Bonner grounded out, each also scoring one run. The Swinging Mullets then scored six runs on one hit in the top of the fifth inning to put themselves into a commanding lead. Bonner drew a walk, scoring one run, an error scored two runs, an error scored one run, Blaydes drew a walk, scoring one run, and Michael Pattellis singled, scoring one run. They scored five runs on five hits in the top of the eighth inning. Bonner drew a walk, scoring one run, Colby Smart doubled, scoring two runs, and Granitzki singled, scoring two runs.
Nate Albanese earned the win for the Outer Banks Swinging Mullets. The hurler allowed three hits and three runs over one and one-third innings, striking out three and walking four. Drew Rommel took the loss for New Bern Southpaws. The pitcher went four innings, giving up four runs on five hits, striking out three and walking none. Kenny Wright stepped on the bump first for Outer Banks Swinging Mullets. The starting pitcher gave up four hits and two runs over three innings, striking out four and walking two.
The New Bern Southpaws collected nine hits in the game. Josh Tripp and Jason Caccavaro each collected two hits for the Southpaws. Tripp, Cameron Turner, and Camden Wilson each drove in two runs too. The Southpaws excelled in their patience at the plate, amassing 13 walks for the game. Tripp, Turner, Caccavaro, and Jack Beyer led the team with two bases on balls each.
The Outer Banks Swinging Mullets piled up 14 hits in the game. Granitzki, Jose Ruiz, Gabe Kelly, and Braedyn Clinton each collected two hits for Outer Banks Swinging Mullets. Granitzki and Bonner each drove in three runs for the Swinging Mullets. The Swinging Mullets turned one double play in the game, a rare 1-2-3 double play to halt a threat with the bases loaded and no one out for the Southpaws.
The New Bern Southpaws welcome the Jacksonville Ospreys on Wednesday for their next game.

Paws down local All-Stars 16-0

New Bern Southpaws Surge Past Private School All Stars Thanks To Big First Inning

May 23, 2026 vs. Private School All Stars
Story by Game Changers with Edits by James Lynch


The New Bern Southpaws scored nine runs in the first inning, which helped them defeat Private School All Stars 16-0 on Saturday at Kafer Park. Camden Wilson singled, scoring one run, Shawn Gerard hit a sacrifice fly, scoring one run, an error scored one run, Jason Caccavaro grounded out, scoring one run, an error scored one run, Nathaniel Roller homered to center field, scoring three runs, and Wilson singled, scoring one run.
New Bern Southpaws added to their early lead in the bottom of the second inning after Private School All Stars committed an error, and Gage Spagna singled down the right field line, each scoring one run.
Landon Tyndall earned the win for the New Bern Southpaws. The pitcher gave up two hits and zero runs over two innings, striking out two and walking three. Andrew Raynor took the loss for Private School All Stars. The starter went five innings, surrendering 16 runs (six earned) on 17 hits, striking out two and walking five. Josh Tripp, Caccavaro, and Wilson each threw shutout innings for New Bern Southpaws in relief.
The Southpaws piled up 17 hits in the game. Cameron Turner, Davis Bradley, Wilson, and Ayden Broughton each collected two hits for New Bern Southpaws. Roller led New Bern Southpaws with three runs batted in. The catcher went 1-for-2 on the day. New Bern Southpaws stole four bases in the game. New Bern Southpaws turned one double play in the game.
Preston Ryan went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Private School All Stars in hits.