Unaka is 0-10 against Happy Valley since March of 2019 but things could change on Friday. Unaka will host Happy Valley at 1:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Unaka is headed into Friday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their sixth straight game on Thursday. They lost 16-6 to Hampton.
Meanwhile, Happy Valley came up short against South Greene on Tuesday, falling 11-5. The loss continues a trend for the Warriors in their meetings with the Rebels: they've now lost three in a row.
Grady Goulds put in work no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing five innings while giving up just two earned (and five unearned) runs off eight hits. Goulds was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Ty Johnson made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-3. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in March of 2024. Another player making a difference was Drew Blevins, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Unaka's defeat dropped their record down to 2-8. As for Happy Valley, their loss dropped their record down to 5-5-1.
Unaka suffered a grim 16-4 defeat to Happy Valley when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Will Unaka have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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