Morgantown won the last time they faced Steubenville and things went their way on Friday too. The Mohigans walked away with a 4-1 win over the Big Red.
Jackson Bredeson made a splash no matter where he played. He pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going a perfect 1-for-1 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. That triple was his first of the season.
Slade Barton
| 05/01/26 vs Steubenville | 8 |
| 04/17/26 vs Washington | 4 |
| 04/11/26 vs Urbana | 6 |
| 04/02/26 @ Hurricane | 8 |
In other pitching news, Slade Barton looked comfortable as he kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out eight over four innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in April.
Bredeson wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Brooks King, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one RBI.
Morgantown hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least five batters in 13 consecutive contests.
Morgantown's record now sits at 20-4. As for Steubenville, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 12-7.
Morgantown and Steubenville should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in their respective state rankings. The Mohigans will square off against Buckhannon-Upshur at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday with a big rank advantage (1 vs. 37). Meanwhile, Steubenville (ranked 131st) will meet Harrison Central (ranked 310th) at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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