For the second straight game, Eastern Randolph will face off against Uwharrie Charter Academy. The Wildcats will square off against the Eagles at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Eastern Randolph is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season.
Tuesday just wasn't the day for Eastern Randolph's offense. They came up short against Uwharrie Charter Academy on Tuesday, falling 16-0. The loss continues a trend for the Wildcats in their meetings with the Eagles: they've now lost four in a row.
For Uwharrie Charter Academy's part, the result came thanks to Logun Wilkins's shutout, as he gave up just three hits. Wilkins has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Jose Ramirez was incredible, going 2-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one double. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Jaxon Mabe, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Ramirez wasn't the only one making solid contact: Uwharrie Charter Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Uwharrie Charter Academy has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches. That's provided a massive bump to their 8-7 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.8 runs on average over those games. As for Eastern Randolph, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-6.
Uwharrie Charter Academy's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Eastern Randolph has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .440. It's a different story for Uwharrie Charter Academy, though, as they've only averaged .357. Will they be able to contain Eastern Randolph's hitters? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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