The Blacksburg Wildcats will be playing at home against the Upstate Eagles at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Both teams come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Thursday, while Blacksburg put up some runs, the same can't be said for Chesnee. Blacksburg came out on top against Chesnee by a score of 5-0. The victory was just what Blacksburg needed coming off of a 10-0 loss in their prior match.
Levi Barrett made a splash no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 11 over 6.1 innings pitched. Barrett was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a home run, four RBI, and a double.
Barrett wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jerrettt Alexander, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Upstate never got on the board in their matchup back in February, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against Anderson C last Monday. They blew past the Cavaliers 14-8.
Like Blacksburg, Upstate also got a great game from a two-way player: Owen Brewster. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 3.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits (he also only allowed one walk). Brewster was also solid in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Andrew Jensen and Brett Schaefer did most of the damage at the plate: Jensen went 2-for-5 with a home run, two stolen bases, and two runs, while Schaefer scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Jake Korol, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Blacksburg pushed their record up to 5-5 with that win, which was their fourth straight on the road. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.5 runs per game. As for Upstate, their victory bumped their record up to 4-1.
Monday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Blacksburg has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .451. However, it's not like Upstate struggles in that department as they've averaged .478. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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