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            CATS & SANDRIDGE DO IT AGAIN!
The Wildcats are HOT!  They've won all 3 of their games this week and 4 out of their last 5 games to bring their record to 8-6-1 and their District record to 5-6.
They appear to be tied for 3rd place with William Byrd in the standings.

Once again Adam Sandridge came through for his team again  with another great pitching performance.  He went the distance and allowed only 2 earned runs on 3 hits and 3 walks to avenge an early season 2-1 loss to the Blue Deamons.
Rockbridge jumped ahead in the bottom of the first inning when Brandon Zollman got on base with a walk, stole 2B and drew a wild throw from the catcher while trying to steal 3B.  Brandon scored the Cat's first run and was followed by Adrian Watts who was brought home on a sac fly by Scott Branch. Christiansburg scored 2 runs in the top of the 4th as one batter got on base on an error followed by a walk to the next batter.  The effect of the error was erased when Jonathan Wilson tagged out the runner on first ina run down.  The next batter walked and was followed by a single which scored 2 runs.  It looked as if Sandridge was starting to loose his control.  The Cats managed to go ahead for good in the bottom of the 4th. Watts led off with a walk but was thrown out trying to steal 2B.  With 2 out, Sandridge doubled to left.  Pinch runner, Kevin Burant, was driven home on a single by Jonathan Wilson, who went 2-3 on the afternoon.  Sandridge came back out in the top of the 5th and retired the side in order.  He did the same thing in the 6th and only faced 4 batters in the 7th when he gave up his 3rd hit of the game.   It seemed that he got stronger as the game went on.
Clearly, he was pumped as was the whole team.

Next Victim......................William Byrd H.S. on Friday!