Kendall Hughes held the Pineville Pioneers (16-24) scoreless for six innings to boost the Carolina Vipers (14-28) to a 2-1 victory.

Hughes allowed seven hits, two walks and struck out three.

Sam Fulginiti was solid at the plate for the Carolina Vipers. Fulginiti went 3-4 and drove in one. He singled in the third, seventh, and ninth innings.

Jordan Newsome (2-4) took the loss for the Pineville Pioneers. He lasted just 3 2/3 innings, walked seven, struck out one, and allowed two runs.