Baseball Preview: Valley Buffalos vs. Bryce Valley Mustangs
The Valley Buffalos will take on the Bryce Valley Mustangs at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Valley took a loss when they played away from home on Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Wednesday. They came out on top against Green River by a score of 15-0 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game). The matchup marked the Buffalos' most dominant win of the season.
Hogan Harris was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit over four innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with three RBI, a triple, and a run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Boede Cox, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Conner Smith, who scored two runs while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Valley was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .429. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Green River only posted a batting average of .077.
Meanwhile, Bryce Valley got themselves on the board against Wayne on Wednesday, but Wayne never followed suit. They blew past the Badgers 19-0. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Mustangs.
Like Valley, Bryce Valley also got a great game from a two-way player: Antonio Moreno. He pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Moreno was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and a stolen base.
In other batting news, Ricardo Navarro was incredible, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with a home run, six RBI, and four runs. Another player making a difference was Luke Andrus, who scored four runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Valley is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 8-6 record this season. As for Bryce Valley, their victory bumped their record up to 14-2.
Friday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Valley has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of 0. However, it's not like Bryce Valley struggles in that department as they've averaged 0. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Valley suffered a grim 10-4 defeat to Bryce Valley when the teams last played back in August. Will Valley have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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