Preston scored the most runs they've had all season on Thursday, but it wasn't enough. They fell just short of the Robert C. Byrd Eagles by a score of 11-10. Preston has not had much luck with Robert C. Byrd recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.
Wyatt Moyer made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-2 with a triple, a stolen base, and two RBI. Nate Adams was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 3-for-3.
Even though they lost, Preston hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
On Robert C. Byrd's side, Jaxson Maglowski made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk). Maglowski has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. Maglowski was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, JD Ford was a standout: he scored a run while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Xavier Carvelli, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Preston's defeat dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Robert C. Byrd, they now have a winning record of 7-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Preston will take on Trinity Christian at 1:00 p.m. in Saturday's first game. Trinity Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.9 runs per game this season. As for Robert C. Byrd, they will be playing at home against Brooke at 12:00 p.m. in their first game on Saturday. The last three games Brooke has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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