Biggsville West Central hadn't done well against Knoxville recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Heat beat the Blue Bullets by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 6-4. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 6-4 on Friday.
Cooper Gibb
| 05/05/25 @ Knoxville | 10 |
| 05/03/24 @ Abingdon/Avon | 9 |
| 04/09/25 @ Princeville | 7 |
| 03/31/25 vs Mercer County | 5 |
| 03/25/25 @ ROWVA/Williamsfield | 4 |
Cooper Gibb was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out ten batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. Those ten strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Colton Spence was excellent, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Biggsville West Central is 3-1 when Spence posts two or more runs, but 3-16 otherwise.
Biggsville West Central pushed their record up to 6-17 with the win, which was their fourth straight on the road. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of 1.5 runs across that stretch. As for Knoxville, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-19.
Looking ahead, Biggsville West Central will face off against ROWVA/Williamsfield at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Cougars will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Heat surely won't give up without a fight. As for Knoxville, they will square off against Cuba/Spoon River Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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