Webster County is 0-6 against Tygarts Valley since April of 2019 but things could change on Monday. The Highlanders will challenge the Bulldogs at 6:00 p.m. Webster County is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season.
Webster County was handed a eight-run defeat in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-2 win over Mount View.
Maddox Brown
| 04/01/25 @ Gilmer County | 3 |
| 04/22/25 @ Calhoun | 2 |
| 03/27/25 vs Tygarts Valley | 2 |
| 05/02/25 @ Mount View | 1 |
| 04/18/25 vs Paden City | 1 |
| + 3 more games |
Maddox Brown spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on eight hits and racked up seven Ks. He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Webster County is 4-2 when he allows at most one walk, but 2-8 otherwise.
On the hitting side, Issac Snyder was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double. Greyden Channel also deserves some recognition as he hit his first triple of the season.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Tygarts Valley). They blew past Moorefield 20-9 on Friday. The victory was familiar territory for the Bulldogs, who have now won four contests in a row.
Jacob Wamsley made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out nine batters over 5.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, firing off two home runs, four runs, and five RBI while going 3-for-4. Those three hits gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Tygarts Valley got a massive performance out of Avery Row-Sponaugle, who went 2-for-5 with one home run, three RBI, and one stolen base. Those two hits gave Row-Sponaugle a new career-high. Kaden Moore was another key player, going 2-for-5 with three runs and four RBI.
Tygarts Valley kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 20 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Tygarts Valley pushed their record up to 13-7 with the win, which was their fifth straight on the road. The road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.4 runs over those games. As for Webster County, their record is now 6-10.
Monday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Webster County hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .338. However, it's not like Tygarts Valley struggles in that department as they've averaged .317. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Webster County came up short against Tygarts Valley in their previous meeting back in March, falling 7-3. Can the Highlanders avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
