Randolph Southern was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. Their rough 19-4 loss to the Hagerstown Tigers might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Randolph Southern of the 13-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Trenton Gullett made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and got on base in all three of his plate appearances with a stolen base and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Bryson Grimes, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
On Hagerstown's side, Anthony Kelley and Kayne Ervin were a major factor no matter where they played. On the mound, Kelley tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Ervin tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. At bat, Kelley went 1-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple, while Ervin scored three runs while going 1-for-3.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact as nine players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Carter Craig, who scored a run while going 2-for-2. Ben Williams was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
Randolph Southern's loss dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Hagerstown, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 12-0.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Randolph Southern will square off against Wapahani at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Wapahani is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season. As for Hagerstown, they will be staying on the road on Thursday to face off against Union County at 5:30 p.m. The timing isn't great for Union County: they have been struggling with three straight losses at home, while Hagerstown has snatched up six consecutive wins on the road.
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