Clint Howell kept the Lake Norman Copperheads (1-2) off the board during his seven innings of work and the Statesville Owls (3-1) beat the Lake Norman Copperheads, 2-0.

Howell allowed two hits, one walk and struck out two.

Hunter Hamilton couldn't get it done on the hill for the Lake Norman Copperheads, taking a loss. He lasted just 5 2/3 innings, walked one, struck out seven, and allowed two runs.