After only one run in their last match, Blue Ridge made sure to put some runs up on the board against Martinsville on Friday. Blue Ridge came out on top against Martinsville by a score of 10-6. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Knights also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2024.
Ellie Schlieper spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six runs (all of which were unearned) on seven hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts any time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Carsyn Stiger, who scored two runs while going 3-for-5. Addison Roos was another key player, scoring a run while going 3-for-5.
Blue Ridge was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .429. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Martinsville only posted a batting average of .281.
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| 03/21/25 - Away | 10-6 W |
| 04/10/24 - Home | 4-3 W |
| 05/13/21 - Home | 4-5 L |
Blue Ridge's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Martinsville, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.
Looking ahead, Blue Ridge will be playing in front of their home fans against Armstrong at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Martinsville, they are headed away from home for the first time to challenge Marshall at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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