Summers County and Midland Trail are an even 5-5 against one another since April of 2018, but likely not for long. The Bobcats will welcome the Patriots at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Summers County has given up an average of 8.5 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Summers County is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They were the clear victors by a 19-11 margin over Bluefield on Monday. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Bobcats as it put an end to their seven-game losing streak.
Braiden Cozort
| 04/21/25 @ Bluefield | 4 |
| 03/18/24 vs Montcalm | 2 |
| 03/29/25 @ Braxton County | 1 |
| 03/29/25 @ Braxton County | 1 |
| 05/14/24 vs Mount View | 1 |
The team relied heavily on Braiden Cozort, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI, one run, and one double. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Jake Boone, who went 1-for-3 with three runs and one RBI.
Summers County was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .488. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, Midland Trail was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They came up short against Oak Hill, falling 21-8.
Aiden Weis made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with four RBI, one run, and one double. That double marked the first that he has hit this season. Anderson Eades was another key player, earning one RBI and two runs.
Summers County's win was their first in the region, bumping their region record up to 1-3 and their overall record up to 5-13-1. As for Midland Trail, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-8.
Summers County's speedy runners might be the difference in Tuesday's matchup. The Bobcats have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.5 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Midland Trail, though, as they've been averaging only 1.1 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Summers County continue to outrun the ball?
Summers County took their victory against Midland Trail when the teams last played back in March of 2024 by a conclusive 13-0 score. Do the Bobcats have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Patriots turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
