River Valley had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the six-run drubbing they dealt Pleasant on Thursday. The Vikings blew past the Spartans 12-6. The Vikings not only won on Thursday, but they posted their biggest win since April 23, 2024 (when they won 16-0).
Sidney Street spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six earned runs on 11 hits. She also set a new season-high mark in stolen bases with two.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Kylie Eastep, who went 4-for-5 with three runs, three doubles, and four RBI. Samantha Woods was another key player, going 2-for-5 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Vikings
| 04/10/25 @ Pleasant | 17 |
| 04/09/25 vs Pleasant | 5 |
| 04/03/25 @ Heath | 9 |
| 04/02/25 @ Ontario | 8 |
| 03/26/25 @ Granville | 14 |
| + 10 more games |
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: River Valley kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 17 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in April of 2024.
The win (which was River Valley's third in a row) raised their record to 8-1. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.3 runs over those games. As for Pleasant, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5.
Coincidentally, River Valley and Pleasant will both be playing Elgin the next time they take the field. The Spartans will host the Comets at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, while the Vikings will head out to face them at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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