Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Orange). They came out on top against the Western Alamance Warriors by a score of 11-7 on Friday. With that win, the Panthers brought their scoring average up to 6.2 runs per game.
Mason Grooms made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He also tossed no walks, which is notable because Orange is undefeated when he allows at most two walks, but 2-3 otherwise. Grooms was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Kayden Bradsher was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in five of his six plate appearances. He has become a key player for Orange: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 2-3 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Henry Hoffman, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
Panthers
| 03/21/25 @ Western Alamance | 57.8% |
| 03/18/25 vs Western Alamance | 43.8% |
| 03/14/25 vs Jordan | 39.3% |
| 03/11/25 vs East Chapel Hill | 47.1% |
| 03/07/25 vs Millbrook | 16% |
| + 6 more games |
Orange always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .578. The last time their OBP was this high was back in May of 2024.
The victory was the fourth in a row for Orange, bringing their record up to 7-3. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.0 runs over those games. As for Western Alamance, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-5 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Orange is set to challenge their familiar foe Person at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Western Alamance will take on rival Williams at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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