Preston is 1-7 against Robert C. Byrd since April of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Knights will square off against the Eagles at 5:30 p.m. The last three games Preston has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Preston fought the good fight in their extra-innings game against Fairmont Senior on Friday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Polar Bears by a score of 3-2.
Bryson McNew was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with one home run.
The home team had come away the winner the last six times Robert C. Byrd and Elkins had met, but sadly for the fans who attended this one that wasn't the case. The Eagles put the hurt on the Tigers with a sharp 9-0 win on Wednesday. The game was the first time the Eagles have beaten the Tigers on their field since April 2, 2022.
Robert C. Byrd let Ashton Shaffer and Xavier Carvelli run wild. Shaffer got on base in three of his five plate appearances with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base, while Carvelli scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. That home run marked the first that Shaffer launched this season. Cooper Floyd was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Preston's defeat dropped their record down to 4-3. As for Robert C. Byrd, their victory bumped their record up to 6-2.
Monday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Preston has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .447. However, it's not like Robert C. Byrd struggles in that department as they've averaged .453. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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