Robert C. Byrd was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell 13-9 to the Wheeling Park Patriots.
Cam Ware stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Ava Junkins, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and two stolen bases.
Even though they lost, Robert C. Byrd lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
On Wheeling Park's side, Abby Harmon made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up five earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. Harmon has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in six consecutive pitching appearances. Harmon was also big at the plate, going 3-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Wheeling Park let Katelyn Kozlowski and Faith Randolph loose on the outfield. Kozlowski scored two runs while going 3-for-4, while Randolph scored two runs while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Delaney Randolph, who went 2-for-5 with three RBI and a double.
Robert C. Byrd's defeat dropped their record down to 13-8. As for Wheeling Park, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 11-14 record this season.
Robert C. Byrd will stay at home for another game and welcome Washington at 11:05 a.m. on Saturday. Washington will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Robert C. Byrd surely won't give up without a fight. As for Wheeling Park, they will be staying on the road on Saturday to face off against Petersburg at 1:10 p.m.
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