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Keyser rallies to defeat Point Pleasant, 8-5, at state tournament

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 10:16 PM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

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Summary

Keyser came from behind to secure an 8-5 victory over Point Pleasant during the Class AAA state tournament in South Charleston, W.Va., on June 2. After trailing 5-3 in the sixth inning, Keyser scored five runs, highlighted by Leighton Johnson's tying two-RBI single and Sophie Lambka's go-ahead double. Keyser's Johnson pitched a complete game, allowing five runs while striking out seven batters. The win keeps fifth-seeded Keyser in the winner's bracket, where they are scheduled to face top-seeded John Marshall on June 3 at 9 a.m.

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By the Numbers

•Keyser trailed 5-3 before a five-run sixth inning.
•Leighton Johnson scored the tying runs and pitched a complete game.
•Sophie Lambka's double brought in the go-ahead run.
•Keyser will face top-seeded John Marshall next.

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10:16 PMYahoo Sports — Keyser comes back to beat Point Pleasant, 8-5, at state tournament

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SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Trailing 5-3 with nobody on base and four outs to play with, Keyser rallied to remain in the winner's bracket Tuesday. Sophie Lambka doubled in the go-ahead run after Leighton Johnson's two-RBI single tied it during a five-run sixth inning, allowing fifth-seeded Keyser to rally for an 8-5 win over No. 4 seed Point Pleasant at the Class AAA state tournament at Little ...
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