High Point Academy had lost three straight on the road, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 7-10 to make it four. They fell just short of the Blacksburg Wildcats by a score of 8-7. The Grizzlies were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Wildcats earlier this season, when they won 1-0.
Alyx Creel made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and two RBI. An'Dhia Adams also deserves some recognition as she scored her first run of the season.
As for Blacksburg, their win bumped their record up to 9-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory they have posted since March 17th.
On Blacksburg's side, Lucy Thayer spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits. Thayer has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Josie Brown and Cherysh Gomez did most of the damage at the plate: Brown went 1-for-4 with one home run and three RBI, while Gomez went a perfect 1-for-1 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Another player making a difference was Kayla Butler, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. High Point Academy is set to face off against their familiar foe Brashier Middle College Charter at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Blacksburg will take on rival Landrum at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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