PikeView was handed a two-point loss in their last game, but they sure didn't let that happen against Bluefield on Monday. The PikeView Panthers blew past the Bluefield Beavers 14-2. Considering PikeView has won five contests by more than five runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Eli Hilling made a splash no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 20 over seven innings pitched. Hilling has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Hilling was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Samuel Lyle was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with a home run and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Deuce Rompon II, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
PikeView pushed their record up to 6-1 with that win, which was their third straight on the road. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.7 runs per game. As for Bluefield, they now have a losing record at 1-2.
PikeView will head out on the road to square off against WestSide at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. WestSide will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each match than the last. As for Bluefield, they will be playing at home against Lebanon at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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