After only two runs in their last match, Valley View made sure to put some runs up on the board against Nettleton on Tuesday. The Valley View Blazers sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 10-8 win over the Nettleton Raiders. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Valley View.
Riley Smith was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and four unearned) runs off eight hits (and only one walk). Smith has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances. Smith was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with an RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ashlyn Beale, who went 3-for-5 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI. Mackenzie Whitlock was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Valley View has been performing well recently as they've won nine of their last 11 games, which provided a nice bump to their 13-4 record this season. As for Nettleton, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 8-9.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Valley View will take on Riverside at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Valley View is on a 11-game streak of home wins, Riverside a eight-game streak of away wins -- so someone will have to leave a streak behind on the field. Nettleton will take on Gosnell at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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