Baseball Recap: Vallivue Wins Going Away Against Nampa

Falcons

Margin (Wins)

04/01/25 vs Caldwell	20
03/20/25 vs Century	19
04/02/25 @ Emmett	17
03/13/25 @ Meridian	14
03/12/25 vs Meridian	13

Vallivue had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the nine-run drubbing they dealt Nampa on Monday. The Falcons put the hurt on the Bulldogs with a sharp 13-4 victory. The Falcons might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight contests by seven runs or more this season.

Eli Daniel and Aaron Rayo made a splash while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Daniel struck out eight batters over four innings while giving up three earned runs off only two hits. Meanwhile, Rayo tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Daniel has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. At bat, Daniel scored a run while going 3-for-4, while Rayo scored a run while going 2-for-5.

In other batting news, Colt Augustus was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Carson Cyganik, who went 1-for-4 with three RBI.

Vallivue kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Nampa only managed four hits.

Vallivue's record is now 15-1. As for Nampa, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last eight games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-9 record this season.

Vallivue will square off against Bishop Kelly at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Falcons will need to watch out since the Knights have now posted at least ten runs in their last four matches. As for Nampa, they will challenge Skyview at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Hawks' pitching crew has only allowed 3.1 runs per game this season, so the Bulldogs' hitters will have their work cut out for them.