Preview: Cumberland Dukes vs. Randolph-Henry Statesmen
Cumberland is 2-8 against Randolph-Henry since May of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Cumberland Dukes will be playing at home against the Randolph-Henry Statesmen at 5:00 p.m. The two teams are strolling into their contests after big wins in their previous games.
Cumberland had to kick off their season on the road last Friday, but they showed no ill effects. They never let Amelia Academy onto the board and left with a 17-0 win.
Maya Bell made a big impact no matter where she played. She tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Bell was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-3 with two doubles and two RBI.
In other batting news, Chimere Brown and Bianca Brevard did most of the damage at the plate: Brown scored three runs while going 2-for-3, while Brevard scored two runs while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Sage Anderson, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Randolph-Henry only won by two when they last took the field, which might have inspired the ten-point they dealt Chatham on Friday. Randolph-Henry was the clear victor by an 11-1 margin over Chatham.
Like Cumberland, Randolph-Henry also got a great game from a two-way player: Danner Allen. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out 13 over five innings pitched. Allen was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two doubles and two RBI.
In other batting news, Summer Jones was a standout: she scored two runs while going 2-for-4. Kacy Cary was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Cumberland came up short against Randolph-Henry when the teams last played back in May of 2023, falling 4-1. Will Cumberland have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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