For the second straight game, Weaver will face off against Randolph County. A feisty cat fight will be fought as Weaver Bearcats take on Randolph County Tigers at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Weaver will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last.
Having struggled with three losses in a row, Weaver turned things around against Randolph County on Tuesday. They walked away with a 13-9 win over the Tigers. The game was the first time the Bearcats have beaten the Tigers on their field since March 19, 2019.
Tucker Michaels made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out eight over 5.2 innings pitched. He has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than one earned run in six consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. That's the most hits he has posted since back in February.
Landon Free
| 03/07/25 @ Faith Christian | 4 |
| 03/25/25 @ Randolph County | 3 |
| 03/18/25 @ Ragland | 3 |
| 03/11/25 vs Saks | 2 |
| 03/24/25 @ Cedar Bluff | 1 |
| + 6 more games |
In other batting news, Landon Free was incredible, scoring three runs while going 3-for-4. Weaver is undefeated when Free posts two or more runs, but 4-14 otherwise. Hayden Hise was another key player, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases and two RBI.
Weaver always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .581. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Randolph County only posted an OBP of .353.
Weaver's victory bumped their record up to 8-14. As for Randolph County, they dropped their record down to 2-17 with the defeat, which was their 17th straight at home dating back to last season.
Randolph County's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Weaver hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .344. It's a different story for Randolph County, though, as they've only averaged .223. Will they be able to contain Weaver's hitters? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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