Softball Recap: Robert C. Byrd Eagles vs. Wheeling Park Patriots
Robert C. Byrd was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell 13-9 to the Wheeling Park Patriots.
Cam Ware stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Ava Junkins, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and two stolen bases.
Even though they lost, Robert C. Byrd lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
On Wheeling Park's side, Abby Harmon made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up five earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. Harmon has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in six consecutive pitching appearances. Harmon was also big at the plate, going 3-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Wheeling Park let Katelyn Kozlowski and Faith Randolph loose on the outfield. Kozlowski scored two runs while going 3-for-4, while Randolph scored two runs while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Delaney Randolph, who went 2-for-5 with three RBI and a double.
Robert C. Byrd's defeat dropped their record down to 13-8. As for Wheeling Park, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 11-14 record this season.
Robert C. Byrd will stay at home for another game and welcome Washington at 11:05 a.m. on Saturday. Washington will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Robert C. Byrd surely won't give up without a fight. As for Wheeling Park, they will be staying on the road on Saturday to face off against Petersburg at 1:10 p.m.
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