Baseball Recap: Steel Valley Gets the Win

Steel Valley came out on top against Sewickley Academy on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive six-run sixth inning. The Ironmen walked away with a 10-5 win over Sewickley Academy. That's more bragging rights for the Ironmen, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Jorden Smith

Runs

04/04/25 vs Sto-Rox	4
03/18/25 vs McKeesport	4
04/09/25 @ East Allegheny	3
04/17/25 @ Sewickley Academy	2
04/07/25 vs East Allegheny	2
+ 1 more games

Steel Valley let Logan Thomas and Jorden Smith run wild. Thomas went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one double, while Smith went 1-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Steel Valley is undefeated when Smith posts two or more runs, but 2-6 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Adrian Briston, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.

Steel Valley hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Sewickley Academy struck out ten times.

Steel Valley now has a winning record of 7-6. As for Sewickley Academy, their defeat was their sixth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 1-9.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Steel Valley will host Shady Side Academy at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Ironmen are facing the Bulldogs at the right time seeing as the Bulldogs are stuck on a seven-game losing streak. As for Sewickley Academy, they will welcome Hillel Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.