After only one run in their last contest, Keyser made sure to put some runs up on the board against Grafton on Friday. The Keyser Golden Tornado narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Grafton Bearcats 10-8. That's more bragging rights for Keyser, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Lucas Williamson was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Williamson has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive pitching appearances. Williamson was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with three RBI.
In other pitching news, Layton Valentine looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits.
Back at the plate, Bubba Bean was excellent, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Logan Rotruck, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Keyser's win bumped their record up to 18-4. As for Grafton, they dropped their record down to 9-13 with that defeat, which was their fourth straight on the road.
Keyser will play host again on Saturday to welcome Frankfort, where first pitch is scheduled at 1:00 p.m. Frankfort is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.4 runs per game this season. Grafton does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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