Harwood, MD – March 28, 2026
The Parkside Varsity Rams delivered a complete performance Saturday morning, overpowering the Southern Varsity Bulldogs 14–2 in a decisive conference matchup that showcased timely hitting, aggressive baserunning, and dominant pitching. Parkside broke the game open with a relentless offensive surge across the middle innings, turning a tight early contest into a runaway victory.
Early Momentum and Offensive Spark
The Rams set the tone early, plating runs in four separate innings while steadily applying pressure to the Southern defense. After a quiet start, Parkside’s bats came alive in the third and fourth innings, capitalizing on extra‑base hits and defensive miscues to widen the gap. Garrett Jones and Thomas Gormley anchored the lineup, combining for six hits and six RBIs as Parkside built an insurmountable lead.
Breakout Middle Innings
Parkside’s most damaging stretch came between the fourth and sixth innings, where the Rams scored 12 of their 14 runs. The offense piled up 13 hits on the day, including four doubles and a triple, while also drawing four walks and stealing bases at will. Ryan Lewis went 3‑for‑4 with four runs scored and two doubles, repeatedly setting the table and forcing Southern pitchers to work from the stretch.
Pitching Staff Slams the Door
On the mound, Parkside’s pitching staff was equally sharp. Paxton Green earned the win, allowing just one unearned run over 3.1 innings while striking out five. Austin Kinhart and Tristan Merritt combined for 5.2 innings of relief, surrendering just one run and striking out five more to keep Southern from mounting any sustained rally. The Rams finished with 10 strikeouts and limited the Bulldogs to eight hits overall.
Southern’s Effort Falls Short
Southern was led offensively by Bryce Crandell, who went 3‑for‑4 with two runs scored and a triple. Despite solid contact throughout the lineup, the Bulldogs struggled to string together hits against Parkside’s pitching and were hurt by costly errors that extended innings. The Bulldogs’ staff issued four walks and allowed seven runs to score as earned over seven innings.
Player of the Game
Garrett Jones (Parkside) delivered a standout performance, going 3‑for‑4 with four RBIs, a double, and a perfect day at the plate without a strikeout. His clutch hitting in the middle innings helped break the game wide open and set the tone for the Rams’ offensive dominance.
Final
Parkside 14, Southern Varsity 2
With the convincing win, Parkside continues to build momentum early in the season, flashing the balanced lineup and pitching depth needed for a deep postseason run. The Rams will look to carry that energy into their next matchup, while Southern aims to regroup and tighten up defensively.
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