Baseball Game Preview: Nelsonville-York Buckeyes vs. River Valley Raiders

The Nelsonville-York Buckeyes will face off against the River Valley Raiders at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Nelsonville-York is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.1 runs per game this season.

Nelsonville-York couldn't beat Miller on Thursday even though they stacked five runs on them in the sixth inning. The Buckeyes fell 9-6 to the Falcons.

Dallas Snider put in work while hitting and pitching. He struck out eight batters over 5.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off nine hits. That's the fewest earned runs he has allowed since back in March. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base, one double, and one RBI.

Logan Meeks

Stolen Base

04/24/25 vs Miller	1
04/23/25 vs Federal Hocking	1
04/22/25 @ Alexander	2
04/21/25 vs Meigs	1
04/19/25 vs Millersport	3
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In other batting news, Logan Meeks was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. He has been hot, having posted at least one stolen base the last seven times he's played. Levi Snedden was another key player, going 3-for-4 with one stolen base and one run.

Meanwhile, River Valley came up short against Wellston on Monday, falling 10-1.

Nelsonville-York's defeat dropped their record down to 4-10. As for River Valley, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-4 record this season.

Nelsonville-York couldn't quite get it done against River Valley in their previous meeting on April 9th as they fell 10-6. Will the Buckeyes 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.