Elimination Game Recap
July 27, 2025 | 
Double Elimination Tournament
#3 Cape Fear River Ducks def. #1 Camp Lejeune WarDogs — 16–5
The #3-seeded River Ducks eliminated the top-seeded WarDogs in a stunning offensive explosion. With their backs against the wall, the Ducks delivered one of their most complete performance of the season — and punched their ticket to the next round.
PLAYER OF THE GAME: Casey Schoonmaker
The Ducks’ second baseman was unstoppable at the plate:
5 H | 2 HR | 7 RBI | 11 TB
He powered the River Ducks’ high-octane offense and turned the tide with clutch swings in the middle innings.
Team Highlights
Scored in 7 of 9 innings
3 HR (Schoonmaker 2, Ryan Dougherty 1)
8.1 IP of 2-run relief from Dylan Pierce and Jacob Birkle
15 total RBI, 9 walks drawn
The WarDogs, who entered as the #1 overall seed, are officially out of the tournament. Despite a strong season and early 3-run lead, they couldn’t contain the River Ducks’ relentless attack.
The Ducks? They’re surging — and just two wins from a championship round berth.
Stay locked in — the tournament drama is only heating up! 
