West Point extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to four on Monday, dropping them down to 0-3. They lost 20-0 to the Northumberland Indians. If the Pointers were looking for revenge after losing 5-0 to the Indians when the teams met back in April of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Northumberland, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 3-0. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 10.7 runs this season.
For Northumberland's part, Taylor Reaves made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Reaves has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one hit any time he's pitched this season. He was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one triple.
In other pitching news, Brock O'Bier looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Camden Brann, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, four runs, and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Chase Hymes, who went 3-for-5 with four runs, three RBI, and one triple.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. West Point is headed away from home for the first time to square off against Surry County at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Northumberland, they will square off against Mathews at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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