Eastern Randolph took an 11-run loss the last time they faced off against Uwharrie Charter Academy, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Wildcats narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Eagles 13-12. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for the Wildcats' hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
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The team relied heavily on Amanda Crabtree, who fired off two home runs, eight RBI, and three runs while going 3-for-4. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Brooklyn Jones, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Eastern Randolph kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are 2-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Eastern Randolph's victory was their first in the conference, bumping their conference record up to 1-5 and their overall record up to 2-9. As for Uwharrie Charter Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-7.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Eastern Randolph will host Providence Grove at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The Patriots' pitching crew has only allowed 4.1 runs per game this season, so the Wildcats' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Uwharrie Charter Academy, they will be playing at home against Forsyth Home Educators at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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