Turkeyfoot Valley Area had to endure an eight-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against Calvary Christian Academy by a score of 7-2 on Monday. This was payback for Turkeyfoot Valley Area, who suffered a 9-2 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Bryce Nicholson made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits (and only one walk). Nicholson was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 1-for-3.
Nicholson wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Gavin Culp, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Bobby Dobbins, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with an RBI.
Like Turkeyfoot Valley Area, Calvary Christian Academy also got a great game from a two-way player: Riley O'Brien. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over 3.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off two hits. O'Brien was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with a triple and a run.
Even though they lost, Calvary Christian Academy didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 12 strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
Turkeyfoot Valley Area's win ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-4. As for Calvary Christian Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-4 record this season.
Turkeyfoot Valley Area didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 3-1 loss vs. Paw Paw on the 17th. As for Calvary Christian Academy, they will be playing at home against Petersburg at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Calvary Christian Academy is facing Petersburg at the right time seeing as Petersburg is stuck on a nine-game losing streak.
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