Bluefield-Independence rematch highlights Rd. 1 slate in Class AA

Austin Strickland threw six scoreless innings and West Virginia fell behind early again, suffering its seven defeat over the 2023 season's last eight games.

Dylan Kuhl worked around jams in each of the first two innings as well as another one late, preventing the Golden Tornado from scoring and helping Winfield secure its fourth championship.

Aidan Major pitched five scoreless innings in relief, retiring all but one batter he faced to spark the Mountaineers in a win that extends their season at least one more game.

Three consecutive bunt singles during a nine-run fourth inning loomed large for the Knights as they won their second baseball title.