Blackstone Valley Prep was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They lost 9-2 to the Mt. Pleasant Kilties. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Blackstone Valley Prep of the 8-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Mt. Pleasant's part, Erison Mieses made a big impact no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over four innings pitched. Mieses has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Mieses was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Edward Roquez, who scored three runs while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. Jose Soto was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Blackstone Valley Prep's loss dropped their record down to 2-14. As for Mt. Pleasant, they now have a winning record of 9-8.
Blackstone Valley Prep will be playing in front of their home fans against Rogers at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Rogers' pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so Blackstone Valley Prep's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Mt. Pleasant, they will head out on the road to face off against Providence Country Day at 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday.
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