Robert C. Byrd had won three straight on the road, but on Wednesday they bumped up to 19-8 to make it four. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the University Hawks, sneaking past 3-1. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 13-3 two weeks ago.
Xavier Carvelli spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on four hits and racked up nine Ks.
Cooper Floyd
| 05/06/26 @ University | 2 |
| 05/05/26 vs Bridgeport | 1 |
| 05/02/26 vs Washington | 1 |
| 05/01/26 @ Lincoln | 1 |
| 04/23/26 vs University | 1 |
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Cooper Floyd, who fired off two home runs, three RBI, and one stolen base while going 3-for-4. Those two home runs gave him a new career-high.
As for University, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-18 record this season. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat they have suffered since April 11th.
On University's side, they had to settle for second despite strong performances on the mound from Brayden Solomon and James Bryner Solomon tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit, while Bryner struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits. Solomon is becoming a predictor of University's success: when he allows at most one hit the team is 2-1 (and 7-17 when he doesn't).
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Robert C. Byrd will take on Buckhannon-Upshur at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for University, they will square off against East Fairmont at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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