It was a good run, but Valley Union unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Friday. They fell 5-2 to the St. David Tigers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Valley Union of the 11-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Valley Union saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Dylan Mitchell, who went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
On St. David's side, Cooper Merrill made a big impact no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out six over five innings pitched. Merrill has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in six consecutive pitching appearances. Merrill was also big at the plate, going 3-for-3 with three RBI and a double.
Valley Union's loss dropped their record down to 5-4. As for St. David, they now have a winning record of 7-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Valley Union will take on Desert Christian at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. As for St. David, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Patagonia at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. St. David is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.3 runs per game this season.
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