Orange is 4-0 against Williams since March of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Orange Panthers will look to defend their home field against the Williams Bulldogs at 5:00 p.m. The timing is sure in Orange's favor as the team sits on four straight wins at home while Williams has been banged up by nine consecutive losses on the road dating back to last season.
In what's become a running theme this season, Orange gave their fans yet another huge win on Thursday. They put the hurt on Southeast Alamance with a sharp 18-6 victory. While fans of Orange might be used to big wins, the 12-run margin marked the team's biggest win yet this season.
Caden Robinson made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 11 batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off nine hits (and only one walk). Robinson has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season. Robinson was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances with a home run, four runs, and five RBI.
In other batting news, Sadie Cecil was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-5. She continues to roll, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. Allie Carden was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, the matchup between Williams and Cedar Ridge on Wednesday hardly resembled the 1-0 effort from their previous meeting. Williams suffered a tough 19-0 loss at the hands of Cedar Ridge. The matchup marked that first time this year in which Williams was not able to get on the board.
Orange's victory bumped their record up to 6-1. As for Williams, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-4.
Orange skirted past Williams 1-0 when the teams last played back in April of 2023. Does Orange have another victory up their sleeve, or will Williams turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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