Teays Valley Christian's game last Tuesday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 9-7 victory over the South Gallia Rebels.
Ryan Breeding made a splash while hitting and pitching. He struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits (and not a single walk). Breeding has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Breeding was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Ayden Arthur and Dean Kelly did most of the damage at the plate: Arthur scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Kelly scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Brody Bradley, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Teays Valley Christian's win bumped their record up to 8-3. As for South Gallia, they now have a losing record at 4-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Teays Valley Christian will face off against Clay County at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for South Gallia, they will head out on the road to challenge Eastern at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. South Gallia is facing Eastern at the right time seeing as Eastern is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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