Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Blackwell). They came out on top against the Newkirk Tigers on Thursday by a score of 11-3 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game). The victory was some much needed relief for the Maroons as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Cooper Lusk
| 03/27/25 vs Newkirk | 6 |
| 03/06/25 @ Newkirk | 2 |
| 04/18/24 vs Crossings Christian | 0 |
| 04/08/24 @ Star-Spencer | 6 |
Cooper Lusk was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in April of 2024. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one RBI.
In other batting news, Eyzic Burke and Bryson Ray did most of the damage at the plate: Burke scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Ray scored two runs while going 2-for-4. The dominant performance also gave Ray a new career-high in RBI (two). Another player making a difference was Andrew Young, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Blackwell was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .406. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Blackwell's win bumped their record up to 2-8. As for Newkirk, the loss snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 6-4 record.
Coming up, Blackwell will take on Rejoice Christian at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. Rejoice Christian has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.59 runs per game on average), something Blackwell will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Newkirk, they will venture away from home to square off against Perry at 9:30 a.m. on Friday.
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