After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Daniel, Blue Ridge was happy to have turned things around on Wednesday. They were the clear victors by a 7-1 margin over the Blacksburg Wildcats. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Fighting Tigers as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Hudson Poirier
Hudson Poirier spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on four hits. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Blue Ridge is undefeated when he allows at most one earned run, but 6-10 otherwise.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Hunter Teems, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, two doubles, and one stolen base. Those two doubles gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Gabe Henson, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
Blue Ridge's win bumped their record up to 9-10. As for Blacksburg, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost ten of their last 13 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-16 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Blue Ridge will welcome Daniel at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. The Fighting Tigers will need to watch out since the Lions have now posted at least ten runs in their last seven matches. As for Blacksburg, they will be playing at home against Oakbrook Prep at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. The Knights' pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so the Wildcats' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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