Roanoke Valley Christian lost a close one when they played last Monday but unfortunately for them the defeat they were handed on on Thursday was a bit more commanding. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 9-2 walloping at the hands of the Blue Ridge Jays. Roanoke Valley Christian's loss continues an unfortunate trend for the team, making it three in a row.
Roanoke Valley Christian saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Austin Atkins, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
On Blue Ridge's side, Lochlan "Bear" Paul and Dominic Paul were a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Paul pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also only allowed one walk). Meanwhile, Paul pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk). At the plate, Paul scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4, while Paul scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, Jacob West was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Roanoke Valley Christian has fallen quite a ways from their 10-5 record last season and are now at 1-3. As for Blue Ridge, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-4.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Grace Christian the next time they take the field. Roanoke Valley Christian will head out to face Grace Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, while Blue Ridge will head out to face them at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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