Baseball Preview: Wyalusing Valley Rams vs. Troy Trojans
Wyalusing Valley and Troy are an even 5-5 against one another since April of 2018, but likely not for long. The Wyalusing Valley Rams will be playing in front of their home fans against the Troy Trojans at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams each escaped (but just barely!) with wins against their previous opponents.
Wyalusing Valley gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Tuesday. They skirted past Towanda 3-2.
Trehnon Hugo was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits (and only one walk). Hugo was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases.
Hugo wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Kenny Mapes, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Troy has not done well against Athens recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. Troy had just enough and edged Athens out 4-2.
Like Wyalusing Valley, Troy also got a great game from a two-way player: Cameron Harwick. On the mound, he tossed 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Harwick was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Wyalusing Valley came up short against Troy in their previous matchup back in May of 2023, falling 11-6. Will Wyalusing Valley have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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