Blackwell was handed a 17-run loss in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Thursday. They had just enough and edged out the Capitol Hill Redwolves 6-5. The Maroons' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Leelynn Neese
| 03/12/26 @ Capitol Hill | 7 |
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| 04/07/25 vs Alva | 1 |
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Leelynn Neese made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off four hits (and not a single walk). Those seven strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, one triple, and two RBI. He also scored a run, marking his first of the season.
In other batting news, Blackwell let Landry Anderson and Cayden Barrows run wild. Anderson got on base in both of his plate appearances with three stolen bases and two runs, while Barrows got on base in both of his plate appearances with three stolen bases and two runs. Those runs were Anderson's first of the season. Another player making a difference was Cooper Lusk, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run.
Blackwell always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .550. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Blackwell's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-5. As for Capitol Hill, they are on a 17-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Coming up, Blackwell will head out to face off against Cleveland at 10:00 a.m. on the 20th. As for Capitol Hill, they will welcome Crescent at 12:30 p.m. on Friday.
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