The Robert C. Byrd Eagles will challenge the Grafton Bearcats at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Robert C. Byrd barely beat Preston the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Eagles were the clear victors by a 13-3 margin over the Knights on Monday. The win continues a trend for the Eagles in their matchups with the Knights: they've now won six in a row.
Jaxson Maglowski
| 04/13/26 @ Preston | 2 |
| 04/08/26 @ Bridgeport | 1 |
| 04/06/26 @ Philip Barbour | 1 |
| 04/03/26 vs Coshocton | 1 |
| 03/24/26 vs Lewis County | 1 |
Robert C. Byrd got a massive performance out of Jaxson Maglowski, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Those two runs gave Maglowski a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Xavier Carvelli, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and two RBI.
Robert C. Byrd was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .438. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Preston only posted a batting average of .217.
Grafton came out on top against Lewis County on Monday thanks in part to the team's impressive seven-run second inning. The Bearcats blew past the Minutemen 13-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Bearcats have posted against the Minutemen since April 7, 2016.
The team relied heavily on Cam Gray, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double. He has become a key player for Grafton: the team is 7-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 2-3 otherwise. Carter Gillespie was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Robert C. Byrd's win bumped their record up to 10-3. As for Grafton, their victory bumped their record up to 9-4.
Tuesday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Robert C. Byrd hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .382. However, it's not like Grafton struggles in that department as they've averaged .375. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
