Blackwell had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They blew past the Pawnee Black Bears 11-4 on Thursday. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Maroons considering their two-run performance the game before.
Blackwell's win was truly a team effort as five different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Carter Barriger, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3. That's the most runs Barriger has posted since back in April of 2024. Another was Eyzic Burke, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.

Maroons
04/10/25 vs Pawnee | 53.1% |
04/07/25 vs Alva | 51% |
03/27/25 vs Newkirk | 48.6% |
03/21/25 vs Dewey | 33.3% |
03/03/25 vs Jones | 33.3% |
Blackwell always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .531. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Blackwell's victory bumped their record up to 3-13. As for Pawnee, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-14.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Blackwell will host Cleveland at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Pawnee, they will square off against Perry at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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