University won the last time they faced Valley, and things went their way on Thursday too. The University Bulldogs came out on top against the Valley Vikings by a score of 5-1.
Preston Natividad looked comfortable as he tossed 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Connor Weber and Joel Ramirez did most of the damage at the plate: Weber scored a run while going 3-for-4, while Ramirez went 2-for-2 with three RBI. Will Korby was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
University is on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 11 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 17-3 record this season. As for Valley, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-9.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. University will play host again on Friday to welcome Basalt, where first pitch is scheduled at 6:30 p.m. University is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.6 runs per game this season. As for Valley, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Fort Lupton at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Valley is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.3 runs per game this season.
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