Lewis County had lost three straight on the road, but on Monday they dropped down to 9-17 to make it four. They came up short against the Grafton Bearcats, falling 12-0. Considering the last time the Minutemen couldn't score was back in March, the team can't take the result too hard.
As for Grafton, they have been performing well recently as they've won 15 of their last 18 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 20-7 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.0 runs over those games.
For Grafton's part, Jacob Moats was a major factor no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit over four innings pitched. Moats has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April.
In other pitching news, Ryan Boyles looked comfortable as he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one hit in five consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Carter Gillespie was a standout: he went 2-for-3 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run. Cam Gray was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two runs.
Coming up, Lewis County will square off against Robert C. Byrd at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Grafton, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 5-1 victory against Clay-Battelle on the 12th.
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