The Doddridge County Bulldogs will head out on the road to challenge the Lincoln Cougars at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Both teams come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Doddridge County had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They blew past Webster County 24-2.
Phoenix Bonnell was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Bonnell was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Colt Sutton was a standout: he went 2-for-6 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. Wyatt Cochran was another key contributor, scoring four runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Lincoln had to endure a four-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. Their pitchers stepped up to hand Elkins an 8-0 shutout on Thursday.
Like Doddridge County, Lincoln also got a great game from a two-way player: Gavin Owens. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (he also only allowed one walk). Owens was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Will Wolfe, who scored a run while going 1-for-2. Another player making a difference was Maddox Perine, who scored two runs and stole two bases.
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