Baseball Recap: Webster County's Losing Streak Snapped at Three Games

Webster County can bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. They walked away with a 4-1 victory over the Mount View Golden Knights. The Highlanders have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Golden Knights, too.

Ryder Miller

Runs

05/01/26 vs Mount View	2
04/23/26 vs Gilmer County	2
04/22/26 vs Wirt County	2
04/20/26 @ Pocahontas County	2
04/04/26 vs Greater Beckley Christian	2
+ 7 more games

Ryder Miller was a major factor no matter where he played. He pitched 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. He has become a key player for Webster County: the team is 5-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 5-9 otherwise.

Miller wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Remigton Wright, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and one run. Webster County is 5-1 when Wright posts two or more stolen bases, but 5-9 otherwise.

The win got Webster County back to even at 10-10. As for Mount View, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-7.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Webster County will head out to challenge Richwood at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Mount View, they will venture away from home to square off against Grundy at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.