In what's become a running theme this season, Robert C. Byrd gave their fans yet another huge victory on Thursday. They blew past the East Fairmont Bees 16-3. Robert C. Byrd's win was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.
McKenzie Davis made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out eight over five innings pitched. Davis has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season. Davis was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with five RBI and two doubles.
In other batting news, Ava Junkins was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Junkins is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stolen at least one every time she's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was Lexi Hardy, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
On East Fairmont's side, they saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Gracie Snyder, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Robert C. Byrd's victory bumped their record up to 3-0. As for East Fairmont, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Robert C. Byrd will be playing in front of their home fans against Ripley at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. One thing working in Robert C. Byrd's favor is that they have posted big run totals every time they've taken the field this season. As for East Fairmont, they will head out on the road to challenge Weir at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. East Fairmont has given up an average of 14.3 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
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