Robert C. Byrd took a 14-run defeat the last time they faced off against Hoover, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Eagles skirted past the Huskies 8-7. For the Eagles, this counts as revenge for the 18-4 victory the Huskies walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2024.
Owen O'Mara
| 04/18/25 vs Hoover | 9 |
| 04/09/25 @ Elkins | 7 |
| 04/01/25 vs Buckhannon-Upshur | 4 |
| 03/24/25 @ South Harrison | 3 |
| 04/15/25 @ Grafton | 1 |
Owen O'Mara tossed a big game, striking out nine batters over 4.2 innings while giving up three earned runs off four hits. Those nine strikeouts gave him a new career-high.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Cooper Floyd, who went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Robert C. Byrd's success: when he posts at least two stolen bases the team is 7-1 (and 2-3 when he doesn't). James Barnett also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Robert C. Byrd's record now sits at 9-4. As for Hoover, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-7.
Robert C. Byrd wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 6-0 win against Frankfort on the 18th. As for Hoover, they have also already played their next match, an 11-6 loss against Morgantown on the 18th.
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