
Bulldogs
05/02/25 @ Moorefield | 20 |
04/29/25 @ East Hardy | 19 |
03/29/25 @ Greater Beckley Christian | 18 |
03/21/25 @ Clay-Battelle | 16 |
04/28/25 @ Pocahontas County | 15 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Tygarts Valley). They blew past the Moorefield Yellow Jackets 20-9 on Friday. The result was nothing new for the Bulldogs, who have now won seven matches by eight runs or more so far this season.
Jacob Wamsley made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out nine batters over 5.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances. He was even better at the plate, firing off two home runs, four runs, and five RBI while going 3-for-4. Those three hits gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Tygarts Valley got a massive performance out of Avery Row-Sponaugle, who went 2-for-5 with one home run, three RBI, and one stolen base. Those three RBI gave Row-Sponaugle a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Kaden Moore, who went 2-for-5 with three runs and four RBI.
Tygarts Valley kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 20 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Tygarts Valley pushed their record up to 13-7 with the win, which was their fifth straight on the road. The road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.4 runs over those games. As for Moorefield, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 11 of their last 13 games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-15 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Tygarts Valley will square off against Webster County at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The Bulldogs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Highlanders have averaged an impressive 6.8 runs per game this season. As for Moorefield, they will welcome Cameron at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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