The St. Marys Blue Devils are taking a road trip to take on the Ritchie County Rebels at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. St. Marys has given up an average of 7.4 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
St. Marys managed to slip by Grafton the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Blue Devils lost 12-4 to the Bearcats on Wednesday.
Kyle Bullman
| 04/05/25 vs Paden City | 5 |
| 03/28/25 vs Valley | 5 |
| 04/29/25 @ Webster County | 4 |
| 04/10/25 vs Doddridge County | 4 |
| 03/24/25 vs Magnolia | 3 |
| + 11 more games |
St. Marys saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kyle Bullman, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs. The Blue Devils are 6-3 when Bullman posts two or more stolen bases, but 1-14-1 otherwise. Daniel Winland was another, going 1-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Ritchie County). They blew past Poca 14-1 on Tuesday. The high-scoring effort was just what the Rebels needed considering they were shut out in their previous match.
Turner Shriver was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with two stolen bases, five RBI, and one run. Those five RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Garrett Flesher, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs.
Ritchie County always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .625. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Ritchie County's win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-18-1. As for St. Marys, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-17-1 record this season.
St. Marys' speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's game. The Blue Devils have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.6 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Ritchie County, though, as they've been averaging only 1.4 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will St. Marys continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
