Bruce Randolph has not done well against Middle Park recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Bruce Randolph Grizzlies narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Middle Park Panthers 5-4. That's more bragging rights for Bruce Randolph, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
For Middle Park's part, Theo Brown put in work while hitting and pitching. He struck out eight batters over 6.1 innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off eight hits. Brown was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases.
Brown wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Diogui Laynes, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, a triple, and two RBI.
Bruce Randolph's win bumped their record up to 2-0. As for Middle Park, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-7.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bruce Randolph will take on Englewood at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Middle Park, they will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Bennett at 11:00 a.m.
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