Forrest Brandt went 2-3, helping the Lake Norman Copperheads (19-12) to a 3-1 victory over the Pineville Pioneers (12-17) on Monday at Hopewell HS.
He singled in the first and third innings.Chris Hassold looked sharp on the mound. The Pineville Pioneers managed just three hits off of Hassold, who allowed no earned runs, walked two and struck out three during his five innings of work.
Logan Willard (3-2) took the loss for the Pineville Pioneers. He lasted just four innings, walked four, struck out two, and allowed two runs.