Valley View suffered their closest defeat since April 19, 2024 on Tuesday. They fell just short of the National Trail Blazers by a score of 11-9. The Spartans were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Blazers apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in March of 2024.
Jillian Shell was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. She also hit a double, marking her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Megan Coleman, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
Valley View's record now sits at 2-2. As for National Trail, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Valley View will welcome Brookville at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for National Trail, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Cedarville at 5:00 p.m. The Blazers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Indians have averaged an impressive 8.5 runs per game this season.
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