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BURLINGTON, N.C. — Everything looked to be well in control for the Doughboys on Saturday night, until the Sock Puppets scored nine runs in a two-inning span.

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The Sock Puppets struck early and often on their way to a 7-3 win. Burlington (8-3) got on the board first in the bottom of the first, posting a two-spot.