Baseball Recap: Richlands Drops Highest Score of Season Against Graham

Blue Tornado

Team Score (Highest)

04/17/25 @ Graham	21
04/09/25 vs Patrick Henry	9
04/09/25 vs Patrick Henry	9
04/15/25 vs Lebanon	8
03/21/25 vs Castlewood	7

It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Richlands ultimately got the result they hoped for on Thursday. Everything went their way against the Graham G-Men as they made off with a 21-15 victory. The Blue Tornado's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.

Gage Hylton was a major factor no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out seven over four innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in four of his six plate appearances with five runs, three RBI, and one stolen base. He also hit a double, marking his first of the season.

In other batting news, Collin Adkins was incredible, getting on base in all six of his plate appearances with four stolen bases, three runs, and two doubles. Those doubles marked the first that he has hit this season. Parker Spencer was another key player, going 2-for-5 with three RBI and two runs.

Richlands always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .528. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

Richlands' win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-5. As for Graham, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-6 record this season.

Richlands will square off against Fort Chiswell at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Blue Tornado will need to watch out since the Pioneers have now posted at least ten runs in their last four matches. As for Graham, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Pulaski County at 5:00 p.m. The Cougars' pitching crew has only allowed 4.1 runs per game this season, so the G-Men's hitters will have their work cut out for them.