The Parkersburg Big Reds will face off against the Riverside Warriors at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Parkersburg will be strutting in after a victory while Riverside will be coming in after a loss.
Parkersburg took a six-run defeat the last time they faced off against Huntington, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Big Reds narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Highlanders 4-2.
Cooper Cancade
| 04/16/25 vs Huntington | 6 |
| 04/08/25 @ Marietta | 8 |
| 03/29/25 @ East Fairmont | 7 |
| 03/25/25 vs John Marshall | 5 |
| 03/19/25 @ John Marshall | 7 |
Cooper Cancade spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on four hits and racked up six Ks. He has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Parker Woods was excellent, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two RBI, one run, and one double. Jaxon Myers was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one run.
Meanwhile, Riverside was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They came up short against Hurricane, falling 10-0. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Warriors have suffered since March 28th.
Riverside also got a good showing from Nate Beasley, who tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
Parkersburg's victory bumped their record up to 4-10. As for Riverside, their loss dropped their record down to 6-9.
Parkersburg might still be hurting after the 11-1 defeat they got from Riverside when the teams last played back in March. Will the Big Reds have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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