Williams Valley had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They came out on top against the Minersville Battlin' Miners by a score of 7-2 on Tuesday. The victory continues a trend for the Vikings in their matchups with the Battlin' Miners: they've now won five in a row.
Sage Smeltz
| 05/27/25 vs Minersville | 7 |
| 05/23/25 vs Mahanoy Area | 9 |
| 05/15/25 vs Pine Grove | 7 |
| 05/08/25 vs Minersville | 7 |
| 05/01/25 vs Tri-Valley | 5 |
| + 2 more games |
Sage Smeltz spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on nine hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Ella Kobularik, who went 3-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base. The team also got some help courtesy of Audrina Fry, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Williams Valley's win bumped their record up to 21-2. As for Minersville, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-12.
As of now, neither Williams Valley nor the Battlin' Miners have any future games scheduled.
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