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| 04/14/26 - Away | 4-5 L |
| 05/21/25 - Away | 2-4 L |
| 05/17/25 - Away | 0-4 L |
| 04/15/25 - Away | 1-16 L |
| 03/21/25 - Home | 8-22 L |
| + 5 more games |
Richwood and Webster County are an even 5-5 against one another since April of 2023, but likely not for long. The Lumberjacks will welcome the Highlanders at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Friday, Richwood earned an 8-3 victory over Mount Hope Christian Academy.
Richwood let Kaden Lane and Grady Hall run wild. Lane went 2-for-4 with three stolen bases, one run, and one double, while Hall went 1-for-3 with four stolen bases and two runs. That's the most runs Hall has posted since back in March. The team also got some help courtesy of Cameron Jenkins, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one double and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Webster County can bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. They came out on top against Mount View by a score of 4-1.
Ryder Miller was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. He has become a key player for Webster County: the team is 5-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 5-9 otherwise.
Miller wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Remigton Wright, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and one run. Wright is becoming a predictor of Webster County's success: when he posts at least two stolen bases the team is 5-1 (and 5-9 when he doesn't).
The win got Webster County back to even at 10-10. As for Richwood, their victory bumped their record up to 5-10.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Monday as neither team is afraid to steal. Richwood has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 7.9 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Webster County struggles in that department as they've been averaging 4.5 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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