If Robert C. Byrd was riding high off their 15-0 takedown of Elkins last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Robert C. Byrd Eagles fell 8-3 to the Lincoln Cougars on Tuesday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Robert C. Byrd of the 8-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture two weeks ago.
McKenzie Davis spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and five unearned) runs on nine hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Lexi Hardy was cooking despite her team's loss, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with a home run. The team also got some help courtesy of Ava Junkins, who went 1-for-3 with a home run.
Robert C. Byrd's defeat dropped their record down to 16-10. As for Lincoln, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games, which provided a nice bump to their 10-11 record this season.
Robert C. Byrd will stay at home for another game and welcome Liberty at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Liberty is coming into the matchup with eight straight losses on the road, meaning Robert C. Byrd will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Lincoln, they will challenge Philip Barbour at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Philip Barbour will roll in looking for their 11th straight win, something Lincoln surely won't give up without a fight.
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