James Monroe is preparing for their first region matchup of the season on Monday. They are taking a road trip to face off against the Bluefield Beavers at 5:30 p.m.
James Monroe lost 12-4 to Independence on Friday. The Mavericks have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Bluefield). They came out on top against Princeton by a score of 10-6 on Friday. The victory continues a trend for the Beavers in their matchups with the Tigers: they've now won three in a row.
Maddie Lawson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up nine Ks.
On the hitting side, Olivia White was a standout: she scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Taylor Mabry was another key player, scoring a run while going 4-for-5.
White wasn't the only one working in the hit department: Bluefield kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 18 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in April of 2024.
Bluefield's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for James Monroe, they now have a losing record of 1-2.
James Monroe might still be hurting after the 7-1 loss they got from Bluefield in their previous matchup back in March of 2024. Can James Monroe avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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