Apologies for the cheesy headline, but it has been a wild day at the good ship JNOW. We’re excited about our first baseball broadcast today, set for 4:45 at North Johnston for its clash with Neuse Charter.

We’ll have the call right here, and on jococountry.com.

I’m working on some prep, and since it’s in English, I thought I’d share it:

Neuse Charter (0-1) at North Johnston (2-2)

All-time: 9-1, North (NC’s lone win was a 7-3 decision in March 2022)

About the hosts

North Johnston lost 2-0 to Ayden-Grifton on opening day, then won a pair, home and away, against Wilson Prep before a narrow 3-2 loss at Hunt last Friday.

Head coach: Brian Ford

Last season: 18-7

Players to watch

Gavin Syverson, Senior, CF, RHP (.357, RBI

Seth Scott, Soph., C (.200, RBI)

Tyler Coates, Soph., 1B, RHP (1.00 ERA)

Jackson King, Junior, SS, RHP (.60 ERA)

Daniel Turner (four appearances, no ERA)

Coach speak:

“We will be a fairly young team with a lot of upside. Hopefully our pitching staff will keep us in contests. Hitting wise, we will get better as the year progresses. We will be a fun team that is capable of competing for a conference championship.”

About the visitors

The Cougars’ lone game was a 13-3 loss at home to East Wake Academy on Friday.

Head coach: Greg Parr

Last season: 3-13

Players to watch

Connor Phillips (.395, 12 RBI in 2023)

Alex Candes (He and Phillips are the two top returning pitchers