Webster County and Pocahontas County pushed the score to 19-18 the last time they played Pocahontas County, but on Wednesday defenses reigned supreme. The Highlanders came out on top in a nail-biter against the Warriors, sneaking past 2-1. This was payback for the Highlanders, who suffered a 19-18 loss the last time these two teams met.
Maddox Brown
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Maddox Brown made a splash while hitting and pitching. He tossed 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with three stolen bases and one RBI. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Issac Snyder, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Webster County's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 4-11 when he doesn't). Logan Brown was another key player, going 3-for-5 with two RBI and one run.
Webster County always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .553. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Pocahontas County only posted an OBP of .308.
Webster County's record now sits at 7-11. As for Pocahontas County, they dropped their record down to 1-13-1 with the defeat, which was their 19th straight on the road dating back to last season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Webster County will venture away from home to take on Wirt County at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Pocahontas County, they will head out to challenge Bath County at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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