Blue Ridge won the last time they faced Eastern Mennonite and things went their way on Friday too. The Barons put the hurt on the Flames with a sharp 15-2 victory. That looming 15-2 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Barons yet this season.
Charles Searby was a standout: he scored three runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4. He continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Ty Collins, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.
Barons
| 04/04/25 @ Eastern Mennonite | 64.9% |
| 04/03/25 vs Fishburne Military | 51.9% |
| 03/28/25 vs Virginia Episcopal School | 41.4% |
| 03/25/25 vs The Covenant | 33.3% |
| 03/21/25 @ Roanoke Catholic | 60.6% |
| + 15 more games |
Blue Ridge always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .649. The last time their OBP was this high was back in March of 2024.
The win made it two in a row for Blue Ridge and bumps their season record up to 3-6. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.5 runs over those games. As for Eastern Mennonite, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-4 record this season.
Blue Ridge will challenge Carlisle at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Chiefs have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.4 runs per game on average), something the Barons will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Eastern Mennonite, they will take on Virginia Episcopal School at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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