For the second straight game, Derry will face off against Valley. The Trojans will face off against the Vikings at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The last five games Derry has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Derry took a loss when they played away from home on Thursday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past Valley 4-2. The four-run effort marked the Trojans' lowest-scoring contest of the season, but in the end it didn't matter.
Max Doherty
| 04/01/25 vs Valley | 8 |
| 05/06/24 vs Shady Side Academy | 6 |
| 04/19/24 @ East Allegheny | 4 |
| 03/21/25 vs Greensburg Central Catholic | 3 |
| 04/29/24 @ Valley | 3 |
Max Doherty and Cason Long made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Doherty struck out eight batters over six innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. Meanwhile, Long tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Those eight strikeouts gave Doherty a new career-high. At the plate, Doherty got on base in all four of his plate appearances with one stolen base and one RBI, while Long went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Anthony Sacco, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double. That double marked the first that he hit this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Liam Mcmahon, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Valley's loss ended a seven-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 5-2. As for Derry, their record now sits at 2-3.
Wednesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Derry has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .444. However, it's not like Valley struggles in that department as they've averaged .443. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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