The Bandys Trojans will head out to square off against the Maiden Blue Devils at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Bandys is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last five games.
Last Tuesday, Bandys made easy work of Lincolnton and carried off a 12-3 win. The Trojans might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven contests by seven runs or more this season.
Haven Helton made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched three innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one home run and four RBI.
Paige Barrymore
| 04/01/25 vs Lincolnton | 2 |
| 03/18/25 @ Newton-Conover | 1 |
| 03/07/25 @ East Burke | 1 |
| 03/04/25 @ West Lincoln | 1 |
| 04/19/24 @ Newton-Conover | 1 |
In other batting news, Paige Barrymore was a standout: she went a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs, two doubles, and one triple. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high. Jessie Sipe was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one home run and three RBI.
Bandys was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .560. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Lincoln Charter typically has all the answers at home, but on Wednesday Maiden proved too difficult a challenge. They blew past the Eagles 7-1. The Blue Devils haven't had any issues with the Eagles recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive victory against them.
Like Bandys, Maiden also got a great game from a two-way player: Raegan Rembert. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and only one walk). Rembert was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Ella Bryan was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3. Those stolen bases were her first of the season.
Bandys' win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-6. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.8 runs over those games. As for Maiden, they now have a winning record of 7-6.
Maiden's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Bandys has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .446. It's a different story for Maiden, though, as they've only averaged .360. Will they be able to contain Bandys' hitters?
Bandys came out on top in a nail-biter against Maiden when the teams last played back in March, sneaking past 6-4. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Trojans since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
