Blacksburg is 0-10 against Chesnee since April of 2018 but things could change on Tuesday. The Wildcats will take on the Eagles at 7:30 p.m. Blacksburg is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season.
Blacksburg gave up the first runs last Thursday, but they didn't let that get them down. They were the clear victors by an 11-1 margin over Myrtle Beach. The high-scoring effort was just what the Wildcats needed considering they were shut out in their previous game.
Lucy Thayer was a major factor no matter where she played. She pitched five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with four RBI.
Ema Gaut
| 04/10/25 @ Myrtle Beach | 3 |
| 03/11/25 @ Brashier Middle College Charter | 2 |
| 03/07/25 @ Clinton | 2 |
| 04/03/25 vs Brashier Middle College Charter | 1 |
| 04/01/25 @ Liberty | 1 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ema Gaut, who went 2-for-3 with three runs, one triple, and one RBI. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Kayla Butler, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Blacksburg was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .393. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Myrtle Beach only posted a batting average of .222.
Meanwhile, Chesnee suffered their biggest loss since March 15th on Monday. They came up short against Chapman, falling 7-1.
Blacksburg's record is now 8-6. As for Chesnee, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-8.
Blacksburg suffered a grim 8-2 defeat to Chesnee in their previous meeting back in March. Can the Wildcats avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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