
Titans
04/28/25 vs Midland Trail | 8-6 |
04/28/25 vs Midland Trail | 7-0 |
04/24/25 @ Doddridge County | 8-6 |
04/22/25 vs Clay County | 19-2 |
04/17/25 vs Wirt County | 21-0 |
+ 6 more games |
Gilmer County waltzed into their contest on Monday with ten straight wins... but they left with 11. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Midland Trail Patriots, sneaking past 8-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Titans have posted against the Patriots since April 16, 2016.
Kenley Hartshorn spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and four unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Emeri Hickman was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most hits she has posted over her last 11 matchups. The team also got some help courtesy of Alexis Stoddard, who went 2-for-4 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one double.
Gilmer County's win was their 14th straight at home, which pushed their record up to 19-5. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.4 runs over those games. As for Midland Trail, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 10-12.
Coming up, Gilmer County will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Doddridge County at 5:30 p.m. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Titans 3.7, the Bulldogs 3.7) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Midland Trail, they will face off against Parkersburg at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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