Monroe Central is a perfect 10-0 against Randolph Southern since May of 2016 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Tuesday. The Golden Bears will look to defend their home field against the Rebels at 5:00 p.m. Monroe Central has given up an average of 7.3 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Monroe Central is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They came out on top against South Adams by a score of 18-13 on Monday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Golden Bears.

Caleb Luedike
05/19/25 vs South Adams | 4 |
05/16/25 vs Blackford | 3 |
05/06/25 vs Tri | 3 |
04/17/25 @ Daleville | 3 |
04/07/25 vs Centerville | 3 |
Caleb Luedike was incredible, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances with one home run, four runs, and four RBI. Those four runs gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Carter Duncan, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and two RBI.
Monroe Central kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are 8-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Union hit Randolph Southern with a four-run second inning on Saturday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Rebels took a 9-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Rockets.
Bryson Grimes made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 1-for-1 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double. Jackson Wolfal was another key player, going a perfect 1-for-1 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Randolph Southern's loss dropped their record down to 3-16. As for Monroe Central, their win bumped their record up to 12-13.
Randolph Southern's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Monroe Central hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .331. It's a different story for Randolph Southern, though, as they've only averaged .202. Will they be able to contain Monroe Central's hitters?
Monroe Central beat Randolph Southern 3-0 in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Will the Golden Bears repeat their success, or do the Rebels have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.