Randolph had lost three games on the road, but after bumping their record up to 6-7 on Wednesday that streak is in the rearview. They were the clear victors by an 11-1 margin over the Cattaraugus-Little Valley Timberwolves. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 21-5 on Monday.
David Malone
| 04/07/25 @ Maple Grove | 3 |
| 05/14/25 @ Cattaraugus-Little Valley | 2 |
| 04/04/25 @ Allegany-Limestone | 2 |
| 05/12/25 vs Cattaraugus-Little Valley | 1 |
| 04/28/25 vs Franklinville | 1 |
| + 1 more games |
David Malone made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs. He has become a key player for Randolph: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 4-6 otherwise.
In other batting news, Kevin McElwain and Randall Nottingham did most of the damage at the plate: McElwain went 2-for-4 with three RBI and one run, while Nottingham went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. Those three RBI gave McElwain a new career-high.
As for Cattaraugus-Little Valley, they are on a nine-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-13. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since May 11, 2023, but that streak is no more.
Like Randolph, Cattaraugus-Little Valley also got a great game from a two-way player: D.J. Szata. On the mound, he struck out nine batters over 4.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and seven unearned) runs off four hits. Szata was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases and one run.
Szata wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Brecklan Dundas, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one RBI. That RBI was Dundas' first of the season.
Coming up, Randolph will head out on the road to face off against Ellicottville at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Eagles have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.71 runs per game on average), something the Cardinals will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Cattaraugus-Little Valley, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Falconer at 4:30 p.m.
