PikeView dropped their record down to 13-13 on Thursday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins. They fell just short of the Nicholas County Grizzlies by a score of 8-6. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Grizzlies this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 4-3 back in April.
Shelby Maddox
| 05/01/25 @ Nicholas County | 11 |
| 04/26/25 @ Gatlinburg-Pittman | 9 |
| 04/24/25 @ Sevier County | 10 |
| 04/22/25 vs Greenbrier West | 13 |
| 04/21/25 @ Greenbrier East | 11 |
| + 16 more games |
Shelby Maddox was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, she struck out 11 batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and six unearned) runs off nine hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 21 consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one double.
Maddox wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Cora Belcher, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
As for Nicholas County, the victory got them back to even at 9-9. The win was familiar territory for they, who have now won four games in a row.
On Nicholas County's side, Abby Hilleary spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and five unearned) runs on six hits and racked up eight Ks.
Coming up, PikeView will host Bluefield at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Nicholas County does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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