Bainbridge Bearcats’ ace does it again and this time under heavier circumstances
Published 1:39 pm Wednesday, April 9, 2025
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Parker Landrum’s back-to-back complete-game shutouts have been a masterclass in pitching dominance, showcasing his remarkable skill, control, and composure on the mound.
His latest standout performance came in seven stellar innings against AAA Region 1 rival, the Cairo Syrupmakers defeating them 7-0. Improving their Region 1 record to (8-12, 6-3) was sufficient to secure the runner-up position behind the (24-2, 9-0) Peach County Trojans.
Landrum faced 29 batters, efficiently retiring seven with ground balls, striking out five, issuing just one walk, and throwing a total of 111 pitches—67 of them pinpoint strikes. His performance stands as a testament to his elite level of play and unwavering focus under pressure.
His consistent ability to perform under pressure has been a cornerstone for the success of the Bainbridge Bearcats. His commitment to Thomas University only adds to the excitement surrounding his future in baseball. These shutouts highlight his knack for controlling the game and keeping hitters off balance. Silencing bats with just nine hits allowed and painting the corners for 13 punch outs in his last 14 frames.
The game remained tightly contested as both teams battled to a stalemate through three full innings. However, the Bearcats soon broke the deadlock in spectacular fashion, launching a powerful offensive surge with a five-run inning that completely opened the floodgates and shifted the momentum firmly in their favor.
Top of the 4th
- Single (Bainbridge 1 – Cairo 0): Center fielder No. 13 Nate Cannon hit a hard ground ball to right fielder, scoring No. 10 pitcher Landrum. Cannon would advance to second on the throw.
- Double (Bainbridge 2 – Cairo 0): Catcher No. 34 Graham Beckham followed up with a hard ground ball to left fielder, Cannon came home to score.
- Single (Bainbridge 3 – Cairo 0): First baseman No. 23 Bowen Smith delivered a clutch line drive to center fielder, scoring Beckham and advancing to second on the throw.
- Single (Bainbridge 5 – Cairo 0): shortstop and No. 4 Jake Barber singled on a pop fly to right field, allowing second baseman No. 6 Benji Dollar and Smith to cross the plate.
Top of the 7th
- Walk (Bainbridge 6 – Cairo 0): Cannon again showed patience at the plate and earned a walk with the bases loaded. This walk pushed left fielder No. 18 Luke Griffin home while moving Landrum to third and third baseman No. 8 Brooks Hines to second base.
- Single (Bainbridge 7 – Cairo 0): Beckham capped off the scoring with a solid grounder to the third baseman, sending Landrum across the plate while advancing Hines to third and Cannon to second.
The Bearcats played a sharp offensive game with excellent contributions from Cannon, Beckham, Barber, and Smith. Their recent performance, marked by four wins in their last five games following a challenging three-game losing streak, exemplifies a true team effort and commitment to making adjustments.
The Thomas University commit recorded his first strikeout of this critical region game in the bottom of the second to record the second out of the inning on a 3-2 pitch. In the bottom of the fourth inning, after giving up a single and the following at-bat reaching on an error, having runners on second and third base. Landrum saddled up, recording a critical strikeout, the first of the inning on four pitches. He then got a pop out on a 0-1 count, and a line out to Amarion Donaldson in right field got him out of the pickle.
From the bottom of the fifth inning onward, it was smooth sailing for the Bearcats’ ace as he settled into a remarkable rhythm. Demonstrating exceptional control and confidence, he systematically dismantled the opposing lineup, retiring 13 of the next 14 batters he faced to bring the ball game to a decisive and impressive close.
The Bearcats will welcome Cairo to Bearcat Diamond this Friday, April 11th, for a 5:30 p.m. matchup, marking the conclusion of their tenth and final regional game of the regular season. Coach Ryan Riles and company will travel to Colquitt County next Monday and play the Packers at 6:00 p.m.
