Softball Recap: Lewis County picks up 19th straight win at home

By Team Reports May 5, 2024, 3:41pm

Softball Recap: Lewis County Minutemen vs. Braxton County Eagles

Lewis County put the finishing touches on their 14th blowout victory of the season on Tuesday. They blew past the Braxton County Eagles 18-1. That's more bragging rights for Lewis County, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Courtney Hartley was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Rhey Yokum was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.

On Braxton County's side, Erica Nicholson made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-3.

Lewis County pushed their record up to 19-6 with that win, which was their 19th straight at home dating back to last season. As for Braxton County, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 3-21.

Lewis County will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Clay County at 6:00 p.m. Lewis County is facing Clay County at the right time seeing as Clay County is stuck on a five-game losing streak. Braxton County does not have any more games scheduled as of now.

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