Shawnee was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They fell just short of the Valley Vikings by a score of 6-5. Shawnee was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Valley apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March.
Jeremiah Forrest was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last four games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Correon Spinks, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
On Valley's side, Tyler Priddy was incredible, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with three stolen bases, a double, and an RBI. Another player making a difference was Brandon Gist, who scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Shawnee now has a losing record at 6-7. As for Valley, their victory bumped their record up to 2-9.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Shawnee will take on Central at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Shawnee is facing Central at the right time seeing as Central is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Valley, they will be playing at home against Owen County at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Owen County will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Valley surely won't give up without a fight.
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