The Southwest Virginia Academy Conquerors will take on the Blue Ridge Jays at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
Monday just wasn't the day for Southwest Virginia Academy's offense. They lost 14-0 to Blue Ridge last Monday. The Conquerors have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
For Blue Ridge's part, Lochlan 'Bear' Paul was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Paul has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in six consecutive appearances. He was even better at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two triples, three runs, and three RBI. Those two triples gave him a new career-high.
In other pitching news, Paul Berry looked comfortable as he struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Those six strikeouts gave him a new career-high.
Back at the plate, Dominic Paul was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with five stolen bases, four runs, and three RBI. Those five stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Josh Craig, who went 3-for-4 with five stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
Blue Ridge was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .480. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
With the loss, Blue Ridge broke their ten-game winning streak and moved their record to 14-6. As for Southwest Virginia Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Southwest Virginia Academy suffered a grim 14-0 defeat to Blue Ridge in their previous meeting last Monday. Can the Conquerors avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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