Elkins dropped down to 13-14 on Friday, ending the team's three-game streak of wins. They came up short against the Tygarts Valley Bulldogs, falling 14-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Tigers have suffered since April 27th.
Braden Cooper
| 04/18/26 @ Tygarts Valley | 4 |
| 04/14/26 vs Fairmont Senior | 3 |
| 05/15/26 vs Tygarts Valley | 2 |
| 05/09/26 vs Hampshire | 2 |
| 04/04/26 @ Moorefield | 2 |
| + 10 more games |
Braden Cooper was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and two runs. He has become a key player for Elkins: the team is 5-1 when he posts at least two stolen bases, but 8-13 otherwise.
As for Tygarts Valley, with the win, they broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 14-14. Considering they have won 11 matchups by more than eight runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
On Tygarts Valley's side, Zayden Defibaugh made a splash while hitting and pitching. He tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Defibaugh has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than two hits in 11 consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, earning one RBI, one run, and one stolen base.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Preston Smith, who went 4-for-5 with six RBI, three runs, and two doubles. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Austin Wilson, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
As of now, neither Elkins nor Tygarts Valley have any future games scheduled.
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