Braxton County had lost five straight at home, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 3-11 to make it six. They fell just short of the Ravenswood Red Devils by a score of 3-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Eagles have suffered since March 19, 2024.
Logan Baldwin spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on six hits and racked up six Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Braxton County saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Luke Kelly, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base. That stolen base was Kelly's first of the season.
As for Ravenswood, their win bumped their record up to 8-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory they have posted since March 26th.
On Ravenswood's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and he was also dialed-in: Joe Casto gave up only one earned run on three hits and racked up 14 Ks.
On the hitting side, Noah Dawson was excellent, going 2-for-3 with three stolen bases and two runs. He is becoming a predictor of Ravenswood's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 2-4 when he doesn't). Ralphie Rhodes was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Braxton County will welcome Roane County at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Ravenswood, they will challenge Tug Valley at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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