The Blacksburg Wildcats are taking a road trip to challenge the High Point Academy Grizzlies at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Oakbrook Prep hit Blacksburg with a 14-run seventh inning on Friday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Wildcats came up short against the Knights, falling 19-8. The Wildcats just can't catch a break and have now endured three losses in a row.
Matty Cody
| 04/25/25 vs Oakbrook Prep | 6 |
| 04/18/25 @ Brashier Middle College Charter | 10 |
| 04/14/25 vs Berea | 7 |
| 04/04/25 vs Liberty | 10 |
| 03/28/25 @ Chesnee | 6 |
| + 4 more games |
Matty Cody put in work no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over 4.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). He has been consistent for a while: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in nine consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
In other batting news, Neal Thompson was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Dayvon Garrison was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run.
Meanwhile, High Point Academy fell victim to Landrum and their airtight pitching crew on Wednesday. They lost 15-0 to the Cardinals. The Grizzlies' defeat continues a trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
High Point Academy's loss dropped their record down to 4-10-1. As for Blacksburg, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-17.
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