James Monroe had lost three games straight , but after bumping their record up to 11-10 on Thursday that streak is in the rearview. They walked away with a 6-2 victory over the Greenbrier West Cavaliers. That's more bragging rights for the Mavericks, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Bodie Zickefoose
| 03/24/25 @ Woodrow Wilson | 5 |
| 04/14/25 vs Greenbrier East | 3 |
| 04/23/25 @ Independence | 2 |
| 04/18/25 vs Liberty | 2 |
| 03/19/25 @ Alleghany | 2 |
| + 3 more games |
Peyton Gardinier and Bodie Zickefoose were major factors while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Gardinier didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit over six innings pitched. Meanwhile, Zickefoose pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has become a key player for James Monroe: the team is 3-1 when he allows at most one hit, but 8-9 otherwise. At the plate, Gardinier went 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one double, while Zickefoose got on base in two of his four plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
In other batting news, Kadyn Hines was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. Cameron Crislip was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one home run and one stolen base.
James Monroe lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
As for Greenbrier West, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost eight of their last nine matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-8 record this season. They just can't catch a break and have now endured six losses in a row.
On Greenbrier West's side, Landen Doss spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered four earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up eight Ks.
At the plate, Greenbrier West saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Dakota Hamrick, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one double. That double marked the first that Hamrick has hit this season.
Looking ahead, James Monroe is taking a road trip to square off against Liberty at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Raiders' pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so the Mavericks' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Greenbrier West, they will host Greater Beckley Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Crusaders have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 9.29 runs per game on average), something the Cavaliers will no doubt try to take advantage of.
