Bluefield hasn't had much luck against PikeView recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Beavers will take on the Panthers in a tournament on Thursday. Bluefield has given up an average of 14.4 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Bluefield's last matchup with Tazewell could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's matchup on Tuesday. The Beavers came up short against the Bulldogs, falling 17-2.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for PikeView, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Monday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Graham a 10-0 shutout on Tuesday. The result was nothing new for the Panthers, who have now won ten contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Nate Vestal and Landon Bolen did most of the damage at the plate: Vestal went 2-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run, while Bolen went 1-for-2 with one home run and two RBI. That triple marked the first that Vestal has hit this season. Another player making a difference was Landon Wyatt, who went 1-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
PikeView pushed their record up to 15-3 with the win, which was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.0 runs over those games. As for Bluefield, their loss dropped their record down to 0-9.
Bluefield suffered a grim 11-1 defeat to PikeView in their previous matchup back in April of 2025. Will the Beavers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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