The Bluefield Beavers will face off against the James Monroe Mavericks at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. James Monroe took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Bluefield, who comes in off a win.
Bluefield is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They came out on top against Princeton by a score of 10-6 on Friday. The win continues a trend for the Beavers in their matchups with the Tigers: they've now won three in a row.
Maddie Lawson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up nine Ks.
At the plate, Olivia White was a standout: she scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Taylor Mabry, who scored a run while going 4-for-5.
White wasn't the only one working in the hit department: Bluefield kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 18 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in April of 2024.
Meanwhile, James Monroe lost 12-4 to Independence on Friday. The Mavericks have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Bluefield's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for James Monroe, they now have a losing record of 1-2.
Bluefield took their win against James Monroe in their previous meeting back in March of 2024 by a conclusive 7-1. Will Bluefield repeat their success, or does James Monroe has a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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