Blue Ridge took a nine-run defeat the last time they faced off against Fairfax HomeSchool, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Jays narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Hawks 9-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Jays have posted since March 10th.
Dominic Paul
| 04/15/25 @ Fairfax HomeSchool | 4 |
| 04/11/25 @ Front Royal HomeSchool | 3 |
| 03/10/25 vs Front Royal HomeSchool | 3 |
| 04/29/24 vs Shenandoah Valley Academy | 3 |
| 04/27/24 vs Fredericksburg V | 3 |
Dominic Paul was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over five innings while giving up three earned runs off six hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Josh Landis was excellent, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with one run and one RBI.
Blue Ridge has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 7-5 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.5 runs on average over those games. As for Fairfax HomeSchool, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost eight of their last nine contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-9 record this season.
Blue Ridge didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 12-0 win against Southwest Virginia Academy on the 21st. As for Fairfax HomeSchool, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next match, a 7-6 loss against Southern Maryland Christian Academy on the 16th.
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