Vallivue had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Emmett Huskies 3-1. That's more bragging rights for Vallivue, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Colt Augustus was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Augustus has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Augustus was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Augustus wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Clay Cope, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
On Emmett's side, Logan Curtis spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on four hits.
Vallivue's victory bumped their record up to 8-11. As for Emmett, their defeat was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 5-14.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Vallivue will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Ridgevue at 4:00 p.m. As for Emmett, they will face off against Bishop Kelly at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Bishop Kelly's pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so Emmett's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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