Doddridge County is 0-3 against Robert C. Byrd since March of 2019 but things could change on Monday. The Bulldogs will be playing at home against the Eagles at 5:30 p.m. Doddridge County is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.7 runs per game this season.
Robert C. Byrd will be up against a hot Doddridge County squad: the team just extended their winning streak to three. The Bulldogs came out on top against Oak Glen by a score of 6-1 on Saturday.
Hunter Hayhurst spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on four hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Caleb Hall, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. Player #1 also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
Meanwhile, Robert C. Byrd faced Washington in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Saturday. The Eagles fell 11-8 to the Patriots.
Cooper Floyd was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Xavier Carvelli, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, three RBI, and one double.
Robert C. Byrd's defeat dropped their record down to 17-7. As for Doddridge County, their win bumped their record up to 17-4.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Monday as neither team is afraid to steal. Doddridge County has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Robert C. Byrd struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 3.2 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Doddridge County came up short against Robert C. Byrd when the teams last played back in March of 2025, falling 9-6. Can the Bulldogs avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
