Robert C. Byrd managed to slip by Lincoln the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Eagles came up short against the Cougars on Tuesday, falling 11-4.
Xavier Carvelli made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. Another player making a difference was Cooper Floyd, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and one run.
Robert C. Byrd's defeat was their first in the region, dropping their region record down to 3-1 and their overall record down to 7-3. As for Lincoln, their win ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 5-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Robert C. Byrd will take on Bridgeport at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Indians' pitching crew has only allowed 2.8 runs per game this season, so the Eagles' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Lincoln, they will face off against Philip Barbour at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Cougars are facing the Colts at the right time seeing as the Colts are stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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