Robert C. Byrd is preparing for their first region matchup of the season on Tuesday. They will venture away from home to take on the Lewis County Minutemen at 5:00 p.m. Robert C. Byrd hasn't scored more than two runs for three games straight, a trend the team is eager to reverse.
Robert C. Byrd came up short against Doddridge County on Saturday, falling 15-1.
Robert C. Byrd saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lexi Hardy, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Lewis County had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past Preston 5-3. The Minutemen haven't had any issues with the Knights recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive victory against them.
Ashley Crook spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up eight Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Jaelyn Smith, who scored a run while going 1-for-4. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in RBI (three). April Sherrard was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Robert C. Byrd's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Lewis County, their win bumped their record up to 1-0.
Robert C. Byrd took their victory against Lewis County in their previous matchup back in March of 2024 by a conclusive 8-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Robert C. Byrd since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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