The James Monroe Mavericks will face off against the Westside Renegades at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. James Monroe is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.7 runs per game this season.
James Monroe is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Wednesday. They blew past Bluefield 16-1. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Mavericks considering their two-run performance the contest before.
Brycen Parker
| 05/20/26 vs Bluefield | 3 |
| 04/22/26 vs Greenbrier East | 3 |
| 05/12/26 @ Summit Christian Academy | 2 |
| 05/07/26 vs Summit Christian Academy | 2 |
| 04/20/26 @ Midland Trail | 2 |
| + 7 more games |
Brycen Parker was a standout: he got on base in all four of his plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. He is becoming a predictor of James Monroe's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 10-15 when he doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Kadyn Hines, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
James Monroe always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .710. They are a perfect 7-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Meanwhile, Tuesday just wasn't the day for Westside's offense. They lost 10-0 to Wyoming East on Tuesday. The Renegades haven't had much luck with the Warriors recently, as the team has come up short the last six times they've met.
The victory got James Monroe back to even at 15-15. As for Westside, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-14.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. James Monroe has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.2 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Westside struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
James Monroe came out on top in a nail-biter against Westside in their previous matchup on May 4th, sneaking past 7-6. Do the Mavericks have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Renegades turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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