Baseball Recap: Grafton Puts Losing Streak Behind Them

Grafton can bid farewell to their five-game losing streak thanks to their game on Tuesday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Robert C. Byrd Eagles 9-8. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last four times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.

Carter Gillespie

Runs (Career)

04/15/25 vs Robert C. Byrd	4
03/25/25 vs North Marion	3
03/22/25 vs Elkins	3
04/07/25 vs Williamstown	2
03/24/25 vs Tucker County	2

The team relied heavily on Carter Gillespie, who scored four runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Those four runs gave him a new career-high. Aiden Smith also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.

Grafton now has a winning record of 8-7. As for Robert C. Byrd, their defeat was their first in the region, dropping their region record down to 5-1 and their overall record down to 7-3.

Coming up, Grafton will venture away from home to challenge East Fairmont at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Robert C. Byrd, they will welcome South Harrison at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Hawks' pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so the Eagles' hitters will have their work cut out for them.