Southwestern Randolph won the last time they faced Eastern Randolph, and things went their way on Wednesday too. The Southwestern Randolph Cougars walked away with a 5-1 victory over the Eastern Randolph Wildcats. The win made it back-to-back victories for Southwestern Randolph.
Macie Crutchfield made a splash while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over nine innings pitched. Crutchfield was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Madelyn Smith was excellent, scoring a run and stealing three bases while getting on base in two of her five plate appearances. Kami Dunn was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
Like Southwestern Randolph, Eastern Randolph also got a great game from a two-way player: Addie Flinchum. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 12 batters over nine innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits. Flinchum has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings every time she's pitched this season. Flinchum was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while getting on base in three of her seven plate appearances.
Southwestern Randolph pushed their record up to 5-1 with that win, which was their tenth straight on the road dating back to last season. They've been dominating during the matchups in that stretch too, as they've won by an average of 11.2 runs. As for Eastern Randolph, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-4.
Southwestern Randolph will head out on the road to face off against North Davidson at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. North Davidson will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Southwestern Randolph surely won't give up without a fight. As for Eastern Randolph, they will head out on the road to challenge Trinity at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Eastern Randolph's pitching crew has only allowed 1.8 runs per game this season, so Trinity's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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