Softball Recap: Grafton Bearcats vs. Robert C. Byrd Eagles
It was a good run, but Grafton unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Tuesday. They fell just short of the Robert C. Byrd Eagles by a score of 6-5. Grafton was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Robert C. Byrd apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
Savana Wyckoff was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with a stolen base, two RBI, and a double. Another player making a difference was Abby Wyer, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Even though they lost, Grafton didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 11 strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Robert C. Byrd only tossed five.
On Robert C. Byrd's side, McKenzie Davis spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits. Davis has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Robert C. Byrd saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Martina Howe, who went 1-for-1 with a stolen base.
Grafton's loss dropped their record down to 4-6. As for Robert C. Byrd, their win was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 9-4.
Grafton will take on Bridgeport at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Grafton is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season. As for Robert C. Byrd, they will head out on the road to challenge Preston at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Robert C. Byrd is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.4 runs per game this season.
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