While Blacksburg's victory against Patrick Henry wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Bruins narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Patriots 6-4. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Bruins as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Sam Szefc
| 04/24/26 @ Patrick Henry | 11 |
| 04/17/26 @ Hidden Valley | 5 |
| 04/08/26 vs Franklin County | 9 |
| 04/02/26 @ Pulaski County | 5 |
| 03/26/26 @ Princeton | 8 |
| + 5 more games |
Sam Szefc made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out 11 batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in April of 2025. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
In other batting news, Jack Mann was excellent, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two RBI and one double. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March. Soma Kato was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one triple and one run.
Blacksburg's win bumped their record up to 8-5. As for Patrick Henry, their defeat was their fifth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 2-11.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Blacksburg will square off against rival Pulaski County at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Patrick Henry is set to challenge their familiar foe Christiansburg at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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