07/31/2026
The 9U Redbirds were back on the turf in their final tournament of the summer at the Country Roads Season Closer in Bridgeport, WV, this weekend – playing up against 10U teams following the cancellation of the 9U bracket.
The Birds pitched by committee with Clayton T. (6), Jack P. (23), Landry O. (10), Logan B. (99) and Bryce P. (7) each seeing action on the mound. Jack P. and Gus R. (11) each collected two hits in the win over St. Clairsville Red Devils 10U. The Redbirds jumped ahead early and scored five runs in the first two innings, only to see their lead shrink to a one run by the third inning. The game remained close until Clayton T. hit a three-run triple in the fifth inning, and the Birds finished strong in their first win of the weekend.
The boys also earned a win against the Canonsburg Knights 10U in their second game of the weekend. With the game tied in the top of the 3rd inning, Gus R. tripled, scoring three runs, and Logan B. doubled to extend the lead. Eli E. (2) earned the win on the mound and Gus R. collected the save. Hitting came from up and down the lineup, and the Birds tallied ten hits total in the game.
Game three on Sunday featured a rematch against the Canonsburg Knights 10U, and an explosive nine-run third inning helped lead the Birds to victory. Landry O. earned the win for Morgantown. The right-hander gave up two hits and two runs over four innings, while striking out four. Bryce P. collected the save. The Birds piled up 13 hits in the game. Logan B. went three-for-three at the plate. Jack P., Finn C. (44), and Gus R. each drove in two runs.
Unfortunately, the Redbirds 9U came up just one run short against the Covered Bridge RiverJaxx 10U in the semifinal on Sunday afternoon. They played hard against the eventual tournament champions. The Birds had eleven hits in the game, with Jack P. leading the team with three hits in four at bats. Finn C. and Gus R. each collected multiple hits in the game. The boys got a taste of 10U baseball and look forward to the competition next season.
Overall, the Morgantown Redbirds 9U team has had animpressive season, compiling a 33-12 record and claiming three tournament titles. The boys improved their batting, fielding, pitching and catching (shout out to Isaac B., Finn C., and Cree P. for their work behind the dish) throughout the season. Many thanks to the coaches for their dedication to the team, the families for their time and support, and most importantly, the players for competing in every inning of every game.
See you next season!