Softball recap for Richard Bland and Wake Tech games

Richard Bland 3-game series

In a matchup between Richard Bland College and Cleveland Community on Sunday, March 10, 2024, Richard Bland came out on top with a 3-2 victory in 10 innings. The game was a close battle between the two teams, with both sides putting up a strong fight.

Richard Bland College got on the board first with two runs in the fifth inning. Cleveland responded with a run in the third and sixth innings, tying the game at 2-2 and sending it into extra innings. In the top of the 10th inning, Richard Bland was able to push across the go-ahead run, ultimately securing the win. On the mound, Christian Beaver pitched a complete game for Cleveland but ultimately took the loss despite striking out 10 batters.

In a doubleheader matchup on Monday, March 11, 2024, Cleveland came out on top in both games. In the first game, Cleveland edged out Richard Bland with a final score of 4-3. Richard Bland had a strong offensive showing with 7 hits, but Cleveland's timely hitting and solid pitching secured the win. 

In the second game, Cleveland dominated with a final score of 9-1. Key players for Cleveland Community included Jaylen Ledbetter with 3 hits and an RBI, and Haley Eubanks with a double and 3 RBIs. On the pitching side, Christian Beaver had a strong outing, allowing only 1 run on 4 hits.

Overall, Cleveland showcased their offensive firepower and solid pitching in both games to come away with the doubleheader sweep against Richard Bland College.

Wake Tech 3-game series

The Lady Yetis were in Raleigh over the weekend in a matchup against Wake Technical Community College on Friday, March 15, 2024. Cleveland came out on top with a 3-0 victory. The game featured strong pitching performances from both teams, but Cleveland's offense was able to capitalize on their opportunities.

Virginia "Gracie" Elmore was the standout player of the game, hitting two home runs and driving in all three runs for his team. Jaylen Ledbetter also contributed with an RBI double in the sixth inning. On the mound, Christian Beaver pitched a complete game shutout, allowing only four hits and striking out 10 batters.

In a doubleheader matchup on Saturday, March 16, 2024, Cleveland dominated the first game with a 6-1 victory. Cleveland's offense was led by Christian Beaver, Virginia "Gracie" Elmore, Alexis Thomas, and Riley Parker, who all contributed RBIs to secure the win. Pitcher Sayge Strange had a strong performance, allowing only one run on four hits over seven innings.

However, in the second game of the doubleheader, Wake Tech rallied back to defeat the Yetis 8-7. Wake Tech's offense came alive in the later innings. Despite Cleveland's early lead, Wake Tech's late-game surge secured the win. Pitcher H. Edmondson earned the win for Wake Tech, allowing two runs on one hit over four innings of work.

Overall, it was a split series between the two teams, with Cleveland taking the first game and Wake Tech coming back to win the second game.