Valley had lost ten straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped down to 2-9 to make it 11. They lost 13-2 to the Smiths Station Panthers. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Panthers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 16-6 back in February.
As for Smiths Station, the win got them back to even at 4-4. The result was nothing new for the Panthers, who have now won four contests by eight runs or more so far this season.
For Smiths Station's part, Chloe Johnson made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit over five innings pitched. Johnson was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Serenity Corley, who fired off two home runs, seven RBI, and three runs while going 3-for-4. She also hit a double, marking her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Courtney Allen, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Valley will host Sylacauga at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Smiths Station, they will face off against Montgomery Catholic at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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