George Wythe came out on top against Bland County on Tuesday thanks in part to the team's impressive nine-run fifth inning. The Maroons put the hurt on the Bears with a sharp 16-8 victory. The Maroons not only won on Tuesday, but they posted their biggest win since April 29, 2025 (when they won 20-11).
Cade Bralley made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over five innings pitched. Bralley was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of his six plate appearances with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Cayden Bement, who got on base in all five of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, five RBI, and two runs. Those five RBI gave him a new career-high. Luke Doyle was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs and two RBI.
George Wythe always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .565. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .529 or higher in three consecutive contests.
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| 03/31/26 - Away | 16-8 W |
| 03/31/26 - Away | 16-8 W |
| 04/29/25 - Away | 20-11 W |
| 04/01/25 - Home | 12-7 W |
| 04/23/24 - Home | 4-6 L |
| + 5 more games |
George Wythe's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Bland County, they dropped their record down to 0-7 with the defeat, which was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: George Wythe beat the Bears by a score of 16-8 later that day.
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