Valley didn't have done well against Wayne recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. Everything went the Valley Buffalos' way against the Wayne Badgers as the Valley Buffalos made off with a 12-5 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Buffalos.
Boede Cox and Hogan Harris were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Cox pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Meanwhile, Harris struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits (and only one walk). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Cox went 1-for-5 with a triple, a stolen base, and two RBI, while Harris scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Valley got a massive performance out of Conner Smith, who scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Payson Harris, who scored two runs and stole four bases while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Valley didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 11 strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Wayne only tossed seven.
Valley has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 7-5 record this season. As for Wayne, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-9 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Valley will square off against Panguitch at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams will come into the game having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes. As for Wayne, they will venture away from home to challenge Bryce Valley at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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