Andy Austin went 1-2, helping the Pineville Pioneers (10-13) to a 3-2 victory over the Carolina Vipers (10-17) on Friday at Jack Hughes Park.
He tripled in the first inning.The Carolina Vipers had no answer for Will Zirzow, who kept runners off the basepaths in his appearance. The Carolina Vipers managed just two hits off of the the Pineville Pioneers' pitcher, who allowed no earned runs, walked three and struck out five during his five innings of work.
Evan Flax racked up two RBIs on one hit for the Carolina Vipers. He tripled in the second inning.
Ryan Mulligan (0-2) took the loss for the Carolina Vipers. He lasted just four innings, walked three, struck out one, and allowed three runs.