The Blacklick Valley Vikings will face off against the Purchase Line Red Dragons at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
Blacklick Valley came up short against Ferndale on Monday, falling 16-3. The defeat continues a trend for the Vikings in their meetings with the Yellow Jackets: they've now lost seven in a row.
Lauren Rohrabaugh made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Madison Vasilko, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Purchase Line is still undefeated this season after their contest against Cambria Heights on Thursday, but Cambria Heights came as close as anyone has to beating them. Purchase Line came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 6-5 W against Cambria Heights. While the Red Dragons didn't have the best season last year (they finished 4-16), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Rylee Mahaffey spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Brooklynn Walker, who scored a run while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. She also hit a double, marking her first of the season. Rylee Adams was another key player, scoring a run.
Purchase Line kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits every time they've taken the field this season.
Purchase Line's record now sits at 4-0. As for Blacklick Valley, their loss dropped their record down to 1-1.
Blacklick Valley might still be hurting after the 16-10 defeat they got from Purchase Line in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can Blacklick Valley avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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