Eastern Randolph managed to slip by Trinity the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Wildcats came up short against the Bulldogs on Tuesday, falling 14-3. The Wildcats were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Bulldogs apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Cade McCallum was huge no matter where he played even without the win. He struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up five earned runs off five hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one RBI.
Bryson Marley
| 03/17/25 vs Chatham Central | 3 |
| 02/27/25 vs North Rowan | 3 |
| 02/24/25 @ Jordan-Matthews | 3 |
| 04/29/25 vs Trinity | 2 |
| 02/28/25 vs Anson | 2 |
| + 3 more games |
McCallum wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Bryson Marley, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs. Marley is becoming a predictor of Eastern Randolph's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 4-1 (and 7-10 when he doesn't).
Eastern Randolph has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last eight games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-11 record this season. As for Trinity, they moved to 15-7 with that victory, which also ended their four-game losing streak.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: the Bulldogs beat Eastern Randolph by a score of 5-1 on Thursday.
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