Baseball Recap: Halifax Wildcats vs. Williams Valley Vikings
Halifax had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They were the clear victor by a 15-6 margin over the Williams Valley Vikings. That's more bragging rights for Halifax, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Justin Zahurak and Brandon Schell made a splash no matter where they played. Throwing, Zahurak pitched 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Schell pitched two innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit (he also only allowed one walk). At bat, Zahurak scored a run while going 1-for-2, while Schell went 2-for-5 with three runs, three RBI, and a triple.
In other batting news, Dayton Bittner was a standout: he scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Isaac Miller, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-5.
Williams Valley now has a losing record at 0-1-1.
Halifax will be playing in front of their home fans against Upper Dauphin Area at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Halifax will be looking to keep their 12-game home win streak dating back to last season alive. As for Williams Valley, they will head out on the road to challenge Mount Carmel at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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