East Hardy had lost five straight at home, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 5-12 to make it six. They lost 19-11 to the Tygarts Valley Bulldogs. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since May 7, 2021, but that streak is no more.
As for Tygarts Valley, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-7 record this season. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Tygarts Valley's part, Jacob Wamsley made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and only one walk). Those nine strikeouts gave Wamsley a new career-high. He was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in five of his six plate appearances with three RBI, two runs, and one double. He is becoming a predictor of Tygarts Valley's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 6-7 when he doesn't).
In other batting news, Tygarts Valley got a massive performance out of Austin Gear, who got on base in three of his six plate appearances with four RBI, one triple, and one run. Those four RBI gave Gear a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Austin Wilson, who got on base in three of his six plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. East Hardy is set to face off against their familiar foe Frankfort at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Tygarts Valley will take on rival Moorefield at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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