Blacksburg not only won on Monday, but they posted their biggest win since March 10th (when they won 20-0). They blew past the High Point Academy Grizzlies 19-1. The Wildcats haven't had any issues with the Grizzlies recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.
Zander Batchler and Easton Ramsey made a splash no matter where they played. Throwing, Batchler pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Meanwhile, Ramsey pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Batchler has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances. At the plate, Batchler went 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI, while Ramsey went 1-for-3 with two runs and one RBI. Ramsey has become a key player for Blacksburg: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 3-13 otherwise.
Kayson Pittman
| 04/27/26 @ High Point Academy | 4 |
| 03/30/26 vs Spartanburg | 2 |
| 03/19/26 @ York Prep | 1 |
| 03/12/26 @ Berea | 1 |
| 03/11/25 @ Greenville Tech Charter | 1 |
In other batting news, Kayson Pittman was a standout: he went 1-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and one double. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Neal Thompson, who went 2-for-4 with two doubles, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Blacksburg kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Blacksburg's victory bumped their record up to 7-13. As for High Point Academy, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-15.
Coming up, Blacksburg will challenge Woodruff at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. High Point Academy will be paying especially close attention to the Wildcats' matchup: after the Wildcats face off against the Wolverines, they'll take on High Point Academy again at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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