The Statesville Owls (2-0) and the Ballantyne Smokies (1-2) both threatened with rallies, but it was the Statesville Owls that eventually took advantage of them in a 4-2 win at Statesville Aggies Home Field.

It was a good day at the plate for the Ballantyne Smokies' Derek Croxton. Croxton went 3-4, drove in one and scored one run. He singled in the first and fifth innings.

Tucker Beane got the win, running his season record to 1-0. He allowed two runs over 4 2/3 innings. He struck out seven, walked four and surrendered five hits.

Austin Previt (0-1) took the loss for the Ballantyne Smokies. He lasted just three innings, walked four, struck out three, and allowed three runs.