Bluefield scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Summers County Bobcats a 21-0 shutout. Considering Bluefield has won ten contests by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Isabella Smith made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Smith has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 14 consecutive pitching appearances. Smith was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Taylor Mabry was a standout: she went 2-for-2 with three runs, three RBI, and a triple. Grace Richardson was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
Bluefield's win bumped their record up to 11-5. As for Summers County, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-7.
Bluefield will be playing in front of their home fans against Midland Trail at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Midland Trail is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 12.1 runs per game this season. Summers County does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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