It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Robert C. Byrd ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They came out on top against the Lincoln Cougars by a score of 8-5. While the Eagles didn't have the best season last year (they finished 12-20), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Ashton Shaffer and Xavier Carvelli were a major factor while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Shaffer tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Carvelli didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over four innings pitched. Shaffer has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. At bat, Shaffer scored two runs while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances, while Carvelli scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in two of his five plate appearances.
Cooper Floyd
| 04/08/25 @ Lincoln | 3 |
| 03/25/25 @ Lewis County | 3 |
| 04/01/25 vs Buckhannon-Upshur | 2 |
| 03/21/25 @ Doddridge County | 2 |
| 03/29/25 vs Parkersburg | 1 |
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In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Cooper Floyd, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. Robert C. Byrd is undefeated when Floyd posts two or more runs, but 1-2 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Saverio Destito, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with three RBI and one double.
Robert C. Byrd has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-2 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.4 runs over those games. As for Lincoln, their defeat was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 5-5.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Robert C. Byrd is set to challenge their familiar foe Elkins at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Lincoln will square off against rival Philip Barbour at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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