After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Lincoln, Braxton County was happy to have turned things around on Tuesday. They never let the Ritchie County Rebels get on the board and left with a 7-0 win. The Eagles not only won on Tuesday, but they posted their biggest win since May 9, 2025 (when they won 15-4).
Luke Kelly was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one hit in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two triples, one run, and one RBI. That's the most hits he has posted since back in May of 2025.
Owen Lowther
| 04/28/26 vs Ritchie County | 4 |
| 04/29/25 @ Tyler | 3 |
| 04/23/25 @ Ritchie County | 3 |
| 04/25/26 vs Philip Barbour | 2 |
| 05/14/25 vs Moorefield | 2 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Owen Lowther, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with four stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Those four stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Braeden Godfrey, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Braxton County's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-19. As for Ritchie County, their defeat was their 15th straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-22.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Braxton County is set to challenge their familiar foe Gilmer County at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Ritchie County will square off against rival Calhoun at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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