The Blackstone-Millville RVT Beavers, riding an 8–4 record after consecutive wins over Ashland (6–4) and Hopedale (5–4), hit a rough patch this week with two narrow defeats. Last night, they fell 6–5 at the hands of Westborough. Jacksen Manosh continued his hot streak with three doubles and two RBIs, but the Beavers came up one run short despite multiple scoring opportunities in the late innings. That setback followed a hard-luck 2–1 loss to the Grafton Gators. There, Grafton ace Chris Kiesiner twirled a two-hitter with 12 strikeouts, stifling the Beavers’ lineup. Dylan Disomito accounted for Blackstone Valley’s lone run with a well-timed double and subsequent score, but the Gators’ early two-run advantage held up. These consecutive one-run losses have tightened the standings and tested the Beavers’ resilience. Their pitching staff has shown flashes of brilliance, and the lineup continues to generate extra-base hits, but timely execution in clutch moments has been lacking. Tomorrow at 4:30 PM, Blackstone-Millville hosts Boston English, a game that represents a critical chance to halt the slide. The Beavers will need to string together quality at-bats, sharpen their defensive execution, and lean on their bullpen depth if they hope to get back on track and maintain their playoff aspirations.
