Braxton County extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 19 on Saturday, dropping them down to 0-18. They came up short against the Philip Barbour Colts, falling 25-0. The Eagles lost against the Colts in their previous head to head back in April of 2025, too, but the margin this time around was even wider than the 8-6 score last time.
As for Philip Barbour, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 10-10. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Philip Barbour's part, Robbie Jones made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. Jones also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Philip Barbour is 4-1 when he allows at most two earned runs, but 6-9 otherwise. Jones was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances with four runs, two stolen bases, and two RBI. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games he's played.
In other batting news, Landyn Carpenter was a standout: he got on base in all five of his plate appearances with five stolen bases, four runs, and two RBI. He continues to improve, besting his previous run total in each of the last three games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Kent Rowan, who went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, four runs, and three RBI.
Looking ahead, Braxton County will venture away from home to face off against Lincoln at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Philip Barbour, they will welcome Petersburg at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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