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| 04/28/25 - Home | 8-7 W |
| 03/25/25 - Away | 0-1 L |
| 03/20/24 - Home | 9-0 W |
| 03/12/24 - Away | 6-2 W |
| 03/09/23 - Away | 14-13 W |
| 03/07/22 - Home | 8-5 W |
Blacksburg came out on top against High Point Academy on Monday thanks in part to the team's impressive five-run seventh inning. The Wildcats had just enough and edged out the Grizzlies 8-7. This was a revenge game for the Wildcats: when they faced off against the Grizzlies back in March, they had to take a 1-0 defeat.
Lucy Thayer spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Josie Brown and Cherysh Gomez did most of the damage at the plate: Brown went 1-for-4 with one home run and three RBI, while Gomez went a perfect 1-for-1 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. That home run marked the first that Brown has launched this season. Kayla Butler was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.
Blacksburg's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-7. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.7 runs over those games. As for High Point Academy, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-10.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Blacksburg is set to square off against their familiar foe Landrum at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, High Point Academy will take on rival Brashier Middle College Charter at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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