
Highlanders
04/15/25 vs Richwood | 16-1 |
04/14/25 vs Calhoun | 1-13 |
04/08/25 @ Wahama | 1-11 |
04/01/25 @ Gilmer County | 4-5 |
03/27/25 vs Tygarts Valley | 3-7 |
Webster County had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They were the clear victors by a 16-1 margin over the Richwood Lumberjacks on Tuesday. With that victory, the Highlanders brought their scoring average up to 7.4 runs per game.
Maddox Brown made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and only one walk). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Webster County got a massive performance out of Hayden Myers, who scored four runs and stole three bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Issac Snyder, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Webster County always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .545. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Richwood only posted an OBP of .286.
Webster County picked up their first home win, bumping their record up to 2-5. As for Richwood, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Webster County will host Gilmer County at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Richwood, they will welcome Paden City at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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