Softball Recap: Valley View Blazers vs. Paragould Rams
Valley View proved they can win big on Tuesday (they won by eight) but on Tuesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Paragould Rams 3-1. That's more bragging rights for Valley View, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Riley Smith spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered one run (which was unearned) on five hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Mackenzie Whitlock, who went 2-for-3 with a triple, a stolen base, and a run.
Valley View's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 16-8. As for Paragould, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost 13 of their last 15 matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-18-1 record this season.
Valley View will face off against Searcy at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Paragould, they will be playing in front of their home fans against West Memphis at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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