Valley View proved they can win big on Tuesday (they won by eight) but on Tuesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Paragould Rams 3-1. That's more bragging rights for Valley View, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Riley Smith spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered one run (which was unearned) on five hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Mackenzie Whitlock, who went 2-for-3 with a triple, a stolen base, and a run.
Valley View's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 16-8. As for Paragould, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost 13 of their last 15 matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-18-1 record this season.
Valley View will face off against Searcy at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Paragould, they will be playing in front of their home fans against West Memphis at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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