Neah-Kah-Nie had lost three straight on the road, but on Wednesday they dropped their record down to 4-15-1 to make it four. They came up short against the Valley Catholic Valiants, falling 24-9. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Valiants this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 12-0 back in April.
As for Valley Catholic, they moved to 8-13-1 with that win, which also ended their five-game losing streak. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Valley Catholic's part, Will Erickson and Elliot Bielefeld did most of the damage at the plate: Erickson got on base in all five of his plate appearances with one home run, five runs, and two stolen bases, while Bielefeld got on base in four of his five plate appearances with one home run, four runs, and five RBI. The Valiants are 4-1 when Bielefeld posts two or more runs, but 4-12-1 otherwise. Connor Miller was another key player, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with four RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Neah-Kah-Nie will welcome Banks on Friday. The Pirates' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Braves have averaged an impressive 7.1 runs per game this season. As for Valley Catholic, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Warrenton at 3:30 p.m. on Friday.
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