Wellborn is 0-4 against Randolph County since March of 2015 but things could change on Thursday. A feisty cat fight will be fought as Wellborn Panthers face off against Randolph County Tigers at 4:00 p.m. Wellborn has given up an average of 10.1 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
Wellborn came into their game on Tuesday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They lost 21-4 to Randolph County.
For Randolph County's part, Michael Robinson was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out nine batters over 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. The dominant performance gave Robinson a new career-high in strikeouts. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with three runs and four RBI.
In other batting news, Randolph County let Daniel Jones and Creed Blankenship run wild. Jones scored three runs and stole Two bases. while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances, while Blankenship scored three runs and stole Two bases. while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. Those three runs gave Blankenship a new career-high. Andy Hill also deserves some recognition as he got his first hit of the season.
The victory snapped Randolph County's losing streak at nine games and leaves them with a 2-9 record. As for Wellborn, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-8.
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