James Monroe was handed a heart-breaking two-run loss in their last matchup, but they sure didn't let that happen against Bluefield on Tuesday. The Mavericks' pitcher stepped up to hand the Beavers a 15-0 shutout. The victory continues a trend for the Mavericks in their matchups with the Beavers: they've now won nine in a row.
Bodie Zickefoose was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out nine batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Those nine strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in two of his four plate appearances with two RBI and one run. That run marked the first that he has scored this season.
Kadyn Hines
| 03/24/26 vs Bluefield | 5 |
| 05/20/25 vs Westside | 4 |
| 05/08/25 vs Midland Trail | 3 |
| 04/09/25 vs Tazewell | 3 |
| 03/27/25 @ Princeton | 3 |
In other batting news, Kadyn Hines was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three stolen bases, five RBI, and one triple. Those five RBI gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Carson Koen, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base.
James Monroe always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .724. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
James Monroe's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Bluefield, their record is now 0-2.
Coming up, James Monroe will venture away from home to take on Alleghany at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Bluefield, they will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against Graham at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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