Vallivue dropped their record down to 14-6 on Tuesday, which also ended the team's four-game streak of wins at home. They came up short against the Bishop Kelly Knights, falling 12-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Falcons have suffered since March 9, 2024.
Vallivue saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Sophia Kassotis, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one stolen base and one run. Ali Knowles was another, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one run.
As for Bishop Kelly, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-3 record this season. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 11 games by six runs or more this season.
On Bishop Kelly's side, Lauren Fettic made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up five earned runs off five hits. Fettic has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in nine consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-5 with three RBI and one double.
In other batting news, Kingsley Shea was a standout: she went 4-for-5 with six RBI, two runs, and one triple. Those six RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Olivia Watt, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with four runs, two stolen bases, and one RBI.
Coincidentally, Vallivue and Bishop Kelly will both be playing Emmett the next time they take the field. The Falcons will head out to face the Huskies at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, while the Knights will host them at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
