It's playoff time, and Eastern Randolph had no trouble coming through when it counted. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Cornerstone Charter Cardinals 10-9. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Wildcats have posted since April 4th.
Lucas Smith
| 05/06/25 vs Cornerstone Charter | 11 |
| 03/07/24 vs Randleman | 10 |
| 02/28/24 vs Jordan-Matthews | 10 |
| 02/28/25 vs Anson | 8 |
| 04/25/25 @ Providence Grove | 7 |
Lucas Smith was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out 11 batters over five innings while giving up three earned runs off three hits. Those 11 strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Eastern Randolph let Will Stalker and Bryson Marley run wild. Stalker went 2-for-4 with one run and one RBI, while Marley got on base in three of his five plate appearances with two runs and one RBI. Eastern Randolph is 5-1 when Marley posts two or more runs, but 7-11-1 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Chance Holdaway, who went 1-for-3 with three RBI, one run, and one double.
The victory got Eastern Randolph back to even at 12-12-1. As for Cornerstone Charter, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-11 record this season.
Eastern Randolph will face off against South Stanly on Friday. The Rowdy Rebel Bulls will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something the Wildcats surely won't give up without a fight. Cornerstone Charter does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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