Gilmer County had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They never let the Ritchie County Rebels get on the board and left with an 8-0 victory on Friday. The Titans haven't had any issues with the Rebels recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.
Braylon Mencer was a major factor no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 13 over seven innings pitched. Those 13 strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base.
Jacob Stewart
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In other batting news, Jacob Stewart was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two triples, three runs, and one RBI. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Tyler Ratliff, who went 1-for-2 with one triple and one RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Gilmer County will take on Braxton County at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Ritchie County, they will face off against East Fairmont at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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