Baseball Recap: Tygarts Valley Makes It Six in a Row on the Road

Tygarts Valley owes their pitching crew a big pat on the back after their performance on Tuesday. They came out on top against the Pendleton County Wildcat by a score of 5-0. The victory continues a trend for the Bulldogs in their matchups with the Wildcat: they've now won four in a row.

Jacob Wamsley made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out nine over six innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one run.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jaxon Drennen, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Austin Wilson, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI.

Tygarts Valley kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least 11 hits in six consecutive matchups.

Bulldogs

Previous 6 Games (Away)

05/06/25 @ Pendleton County	5-0
05/02/25 @ Moorefield	20-9
05/02/25 @ Moorefield	6-2
04/29/25 @ East Hardy	19-11
04/28/25 @ Pocahontas County	15-4
04/17/25 @ Tucker County	12-0

Tygarts Valley's win was their sixth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 15-7. The road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.8 runs over those games. As for Pendleton County, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost ten of their last 12 games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-14 record this season.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Tygarts Valley will take on Tucker County at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Pendleton County, they will face off against Bath County at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Wildcat's pitchers better be ready for this one: the Chargers have averaged an impressive 6.8 runs per game this season.