Gilmer County is on a 14-game streak of home wins, while Doddridge County is on a four-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Titans will host the Bulldogs at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Gilmer County 3.7, Doddridge County 3.7) so any runs scored will be well earned.
While Gilmer County's victory against Midland Trail wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Titans sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 8-6 win over the Patriots on Monday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Titans have posted against the Patriots since April 16, 2016.
Kenley Hartshorn spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and four unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.
Emeri Hickman
| 04/28/25 vs Midland Trail | 2 |
| 04/01/25 vs Webster County | 1 |
| 03/26/25 @ Tygarts Valley | 1 |
| 03/22/25 vs Braxton County | 1 |
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At the plate, Emeri Hickman was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in doubles (two). Another player making a difference was Alexis Stoddard, who went 2-for-4 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one double.
Meanwhile, Doddridge County earned a 9-5 win over Bridgeport on Monday. The Bulldogs haven't had any issues with the Indians recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
Kamryn Satterfield made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off seven hits. Satterfield was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and one run.
In other batting news, Kambre Crock was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and one double. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season. Olivia See was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one double.
Doddridge County kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least ten hits in five consecutive contests.
Gilmer County is on a roll lately: they've won 12 of their last 14 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 19-5 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.4 runs on average over those games. As for Doddridge County, their victory bumped their record up to 21-4.
Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Gilmer County has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .504. However, it's not like Doddridge County struggles in that department as they've averaged .444. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Gilmer County skirted past Doddridge County 8-6 when the teams last played on Thursday. Will the Titans repeat their success, or do the Bulldogs have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
