Tygarts Valley is 0-10 against Moorefield since May of 2015 but things could change on Friday. The Bulldogs will square off against the Yellow Jackets at 4:30 p.m. Tygarts Valley is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season.
On Tuesday, Tygarts Valley needed a bit of extra time to put away East Hardy. They were the clear victors by a 19-11 margin over the Cougars. The game was the first time the Bulldogs have beaten the Cougars on their field since May 7, 2021.
Jacob Wamsley made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and only one walk). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in five of his six plate appearances with three RBI, two runs, and one double. He has become a key player for Tygarts Valley: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 6-7 otherwise.
Austin Gear
| 04/29/25 @ East Hardy | 4 |
| 04/28/25 @ Pocahontas County | 3 |
| 04/09/25 vs Pocahontas County | 2 |
| 04/17/25 @ Tucker County | 1 |
| 04/12/25 vs Lincoln | 1 |
In other batting news, Austin Gear was a standout: he got on base in three of his six plate appearances with four RBI, one triple, and one run. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Austin Wilson, who got on base in three of his six plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Tygarts Valley always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .547. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Musselman hit Moorefield with a 12-run first inning on Wednesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Yellow Jackets came up short against the Applemen, falling 15-2. The loss continues a trend for the Yellow Jackets in their meetings with the Applemen: they've now lost six in a row.
Tygarts Valley has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-7 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.8 runs over those games. As for Moorefield, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-13.
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