Graham was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They fell victim to a rough 12-4 loss at the hands of the Bluefield Beavers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Graham of the 9-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Riley Harvey and Stevie Sparks stepped up to the plate in a big way. Harvey scored a run while going 2-for-3, while Sparks went 1-for-2 with two runs and a triple.
Even though they lost, Graham was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .409. That's the best batting average they've managed all season.
On Bluefield's side, Isabella Smith made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over five innings while giving up four earned runs off eight hits. Smith has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Smith was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two doubles and an RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Abby Richardson, who went 4-for-4 with three runs, a triple, and a double. Another player making a difference was Audra Rockness, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, a stolen base, and a double.
Graham's loss dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Bluefield, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 5-0.
Graham will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Bluefield at 6:30 p.m. on April 8th. Bluefield is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 11.6 runs per game this season. As for they, they will take on Canfield at 12:00 p.m. on Monday. Bluefield's pitching crew has only allowed 1.2 runs per game this season, so Canfield's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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