The University Hawks will take on the Robert C. Byrd Eagles at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. University will aim to continue their four-game streak of scoring more runs each matchup than the last.
University is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They put the hurt on Preston with a sharp 16-5 victory on Monday. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since May 9, 2023, but that streak is no more.
Joey Deiriggi tossed a big game, tossing 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off six hits. University is 4-2 when Deiriggi allows one or fewer earned runs, but 5-14 otherwise.
Max Cash
| 05/04/26 @ Preston | 5 |
| 05/02/26 @ Grafton | 3 |
| 05/02/26 vs Parkersburg | 3 |
| 03/20/26 vs East Fairmont | 3 |
| 04/13/26 vs Wheeling Park | 2 |
| + 9 more games |
On the hitting side, Max Cash and James Bryner did most of the damage at the plate: Cash went 2-for-4 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs, while Bryner went 2-for-4 with one home run and six RBI. Cash is becoming a predictor of University's success: when he posts at least three RBI the team is 3-1 (and 6-15 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Logan Waldo, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two runs and two RBI.
University kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. They are 2-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Meanwhile, Robert C. Byrd faced Bridgeport in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Tuesday. The Eagles lost 15-5 to the Indians.
Cooper Floyd made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one triple. Saverio Destito was another key player, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with one home run and two RBI.
University's win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 9-16. As for Robert C. Byrd, their loss dropped their record down to 18-8.
Fans could be in store for some top-tier slugging on Wednesday. University hasn't had any problems when it comes to power this season, having averaged 0.4 home runs per game. However, it's not like Robert C. Byrd struggles in that department as they've been averaging 0.7 home runs. With so much power on both teams, it'll be down to the pitchers to keep the mound locked down.
University might still be hurting after the 13-3 defeat they got from Robert C. Byrd in their previous matchup two weeks ago. Will the Hawks have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
