In the first-ever meeting between Orange and Cedar Ridge in the state baseball playoffs, anything less than a classic would have been a disappointment. On Tuesday night, the two teams delivered a memorable game at Orange High Field. After trailing 2-1 for most of the game, Orange scored a run in the 7th inning and another in the ninth to beat the Red Wolves 3-2 in the opening round of the NCHSAA State Playoffs. Cameron Guentensberger factored in on both Orange runs in regulation. After getting hit by a pitch in the second inning, Guentensberger scored off a fielder’s choice hit by Codey Snipes. In the seventh inning, with Orange’s season two outs away from being over, Guentensberger laid down a bunt that scored David Waitt to tie the game. In the ninth inning, catcher Davis Horton lined a bases-loaded single to centerfield to score Conner Funk for the game-winning run. Orange claimed its first win in the state playoffs since 2018, when they defeated Jacksonville. It was Orange’s first home win in the state playoffs since 2016, when they defeated South Johnston. Orange will face Terry Sanford later this week in Hillsborough. The game is tentatively scheduled for Friday, but could be moved to Thursday due to the threat of rain.