Hidden Valley is 2-8 against Cave Spring since April of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Titans will face off against the Knights at 5:00 p.m. Hidden Valley has given up an average of 7.2 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Hidden Valley took a ten-run loss the last time they faced off against Blacksburg, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Titans narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Bruins 14-13. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Titans.
Zachary Slough was excellent, going 2-for-3 with three runs, one double, and one RBI. That double was his first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Braxton Nichols, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
Hidden Valley always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .524. The last time their OBP was this high was back in May of 2024.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Cave Spring, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Thursday. They had just enough and edged out Franklin County 5-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Knights have posted against the Eagles since March 11, 2020.
The team relied heavily on Ethan Richards, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Hidden Valley now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Cave Spring, their record now sits at 4-6.
Hidden Valley's speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's contest. The Titans have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.2 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Cave Spring, though, as they've been averaging only 0.6 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Hidden Valley continue to outrun the ball?
Hidden Valley took their win against Cave Spring in their previous meeting back in May of 2024 by a conclusive 10-0 score. Will the Titans repeat their success, or do the Knights have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
