Braxton County had lost 17 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Monday they dropped down to 0-19 to make it 18. They came up short against the Lincoln Cougars, falling 17-2. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Eagles of the 16-5 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
Braxton County saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Luke Kelly, who went 1-for-2 with one run and one double.
As for Lincoln, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 15-7. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Lincoln's side, Colton Edwards was incredible, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with three runs, four RBI, and one triple. Those four RBI gave Edwards a new career-high. Brycen Moore was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, two RBI, and one double.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Braxton County will host Ritchie County at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Lincoln, they will welcome Grafton at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Cougars' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bearcats have averaged an impressive 9.2 runs per game this season.
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