The Bluefield Beavers will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against the Greenbrier East Spartans at 5:30 p.m. Both teams have allowed few runs on average, (Bluefield: 1.5, Greenbrier East: 3.6) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Bluefield stacked an eighth blowout win onto their ever-increasing hoard on Monday. They were the clear victor by a 9-1 margin over Lebanon. The win was familiar territory for Bluefield who now have four in a row.
Isabella Smith made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 13 batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Smith has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in nine consecutive pitching appearances. Smith was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with four RBI, a run, and a double.
Smith wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Abby Richardson, who scored a run while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Grace Richardson, who scored a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Greenbrier East faced Chapmanville Regional in a battle between two of the state's top teams in their second game on Saturday. Greenbrier East took a 10-5 hit to the loss column at the hands of Chapmanville Regional. Greenbrier East's defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Taylor Boswell was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with three RBI and two doubles. Alanis McClary was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 1-for-4.
Bluefield's victory bumped their record up to 9-2. As for Greenbrier East, their loss dropped their record down to 10-6.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Bluefield has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 10.7 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Greenbrier East struggles in that department as they've been averaging 8.3. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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