It was a good run, but Eastern Randolph unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Tuesday. They took a 9-5 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Uwharrie Charter Eagles. The loss continues a trend for Eastern Randolph in their matchups with Uwharrie Charter: they've now lost three in a row.
Addie Flinchum was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Ayanna Mears, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with two stolen bases.
On Uwharrie Charter's side, Mollie Bulla was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off eight hits. Bulla has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than seven innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Bulla was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with.
In other batting news, Kenzie Hill and Ryley Thompson did most of the damage at the plate: Hill went 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI, while Thompson scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. Gracie Smith was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.
Eastern Randolph's defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 11-7. As for Uwharrie Charter, they pushed their record up to 17-2-1 with that victory, which was their fifth straight at home.
Eastern Randolph does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Uwharrie Charter, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Southwestern Randolph at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Southwestern Randolph is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season.
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