Blacksburg extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping their season record down to 5-17 in the process. They lost 19-8 to the Oakbrook Prep Knights. While the Wildcats didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Knights 4-0 in the first period.
Matty Cody
| 04/25/25 vs Oakbrook Prep | 6 |
| 04/18/25 @ Brashier Middle College Charter | 10 |
| 04/14/25 vs Berea | 7 |
| 04/04/25 vs Liberty | 10 |
| 03/28/25 @ Chesnee | 6 |
| + 4 more games |
Matty Cody put in work while hitting and pitching. He struck out six batters over 4.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). He has been consistent for a while: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in nine consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
In other batting news, Neal Thompson was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Dayvon Garrison, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run.
As for Oakbrook Prep, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 17-3-1. Considering they have won 15 contests by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
On Oakbrook Prep's side, Bryce Horton was a standout: he went 2-for-5 with five runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Those five runs gave Horton a new career-high. Cade Spears was another key player, getting on base in five of his six plate appearances with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run.
Coming up, Blacksburg will venture away from home to challenge High Point Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The Grizzlies have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 10.4 runs per game on average), something the Wildcats will no doubt try to take advantage of. Oakbrook Prep does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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