Recap: Okawville Rockets vs. Valmeyer Pirates
Okawville was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat. They took an 11-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Valmeyer Pirates. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Okawville of the 7-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2023.
Okawville got a good showing from Riley Clark, who didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit over four innings pitched.
At the plate, Grant Moody made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with a triple, a run, and an RBI. Another player making a difference was Aidan Anderson, who went 2-for-4 with a triple and an RBI.
On Valmeyer's side, they let Jacob Brown and Chase Snyder loose on the outfield. Brown scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-3, while Snyder scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Jake Killy was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Okawville's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Valmeyer, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 5-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Okawville will take on Marissa/Coulterville at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Valmeyer, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Trico at 4:30 p.m. Trico is coming into the contest with three straight losses on the road, meaning Valmeyer will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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