Softball Recap: Bluefield Beavers vs. PikeView Panthers
It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Bluefield had no problem doing just that on Monday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the PikeView Panthers a 19-0 shutout. The result was nothing new for Bluefield, who have now won 12 contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Isabella Smith was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Smith has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 16 consecutive pitching appearances. Smith was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, Grace Richardson was incredible, going 3-for-3 with a home run, five RBI, and three runs. Another player making a difference was Taylor Mabry, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
The victory (which was Bluefield's third in a row) raised their record to 13-5. As for PikeView, they are on an 11-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-14.
As of now, neither Bluefield nor PikeView have any future games scheduled.
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