Cherryville proved they can win big on Monday (they won by 13) and on Thursday they proved they can win the close ones too. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Stuart W. Cramer Storm, sneaking past 4-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Ironmen have posted since May 13, 2025.
Brock Bumgardner made a big impact no matter where he played. He pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one walk in seven consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
In other pitching news, Karter Willis looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single earned run in three consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Chandler Wooten was excellent, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Kenan Fowler, who went 2-for-3 with two runs.
Cherryville's record now sits at 17-2. As for Stuart W. Cramer, their defeat dropped their record down to 15-5.
Cherryville will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Storm: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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