Medomak Valley fought the good fight in their extra-innings game against Camden Hills on Monday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell 4-1 to the Camden Hills Windjammers. Medomak Valley has not had much luck with Camden Hills recently, as the team's come up short the last four times they've met.
Gabe Lash was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He struck out nine batters over 7.1 innings while giving up three earned runs off six hits. Lash was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
Like Medomak Valley, Camden Hills also got a great game from a two-way player: Hunter Bell. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 16 batters over eight innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and only one walk). Bell was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, Cameron Brown was excellent, going 2-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI. Tucker Whitley was another key contributor, going 1-for-4 with a stolen base and two RBI.
Medomak Valley's loss dropped their record down to 5-9. As for Camden Hills, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-8.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Medomak Valley will take on Leavitt at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Leavitt is coming into the matchup with five straight wins at home, so Medomak Valley will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Camden Hills, they will head out on the road to challenge Mt. Ararat at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Mt. Ararat will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Camden Hills surely won't give up without a fight.
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