After six games on the road, Robert C. Byrd is heading back home. They will take on the Grafton Bearcats at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Robert C. Byrd put the finishing touches on their sixth blowout victory of the season on Monday. They put the hurt on Lincoln with a sharp 13-4 win. The victory was just what Robert C. Byrd needed coming off of a 16-5 loss in their prior match.
McKenzie Davis was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched six innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off ten hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Davis has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Davis was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Gina Alvaro was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. Martina Howe was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Meanwhile, Grafton waltzed into their contest on Monday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Huskies 3-1.
Grafton's victory was truly a team effort as five different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Ruth Horne, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Robert C. Byrd's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-4. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.8 runs per game. As for Grafton, their victory bumped their record up to 4-5.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Robert C. Byrd has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.8 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Grafton struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.1. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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