Baseball Game Preview: Charlottesville Black Knights vs. Monticello Mustangs

Black Knights

Runs

05/06/25 vs Goochland	11
05/02/25 vs Waynesboro	9
04/29/25 @ Orange County	7
04/24/25 vs Western Albemarle	7
+ 9 more games

Charlottesville is 2-8 against Monticello since May of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Black Knights will venture away from home to challenge the Mustangs at 6:30 p.m. Charlottesville is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season.

Charlottesville had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the nine-run drubbing they dealt Goochland on Tuesday. The Black Knights were the clear victors by an 11-2 margin over the Bulldogs. The Black Knights not only won on Tuesday, but they posted their biggest win since March 27th (when they won 16-6).

Liam Frazier looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.

On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Lucas Arbelaez, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with three stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March. Mason Divers was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three runs, two RBI, and one double.

Meanwhile, Monticello fell victim to Louisa County and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They came up short against the Lions, falling 10-0. The Mustangs just can't catch a break and have now endured three losses in a row.

Charlottesville's record now sits at 9-5. As for Monticello, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-10.

Monticello's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Charlottesville has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .439. It's a different story for Monticello, though, as they've only averaged .341. Will they be able to contain Charlottesville's hitters? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.