For the second straight game, Elmont Memorial will face off against Valley Stream Central. The Spartans will head out to take on the Eagles at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
Elmont Memorial is leaving town to face Valley Stream Central after disappointing their home crowd in their season opener. The Spartans lost 16-6 to the Eagles on Monday. The Spartans have struggled against the Eagles recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost meeting.
For Valley Stream Central's part, Justin Owolabi was a standout: he scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Owolabi is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last five games he's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Jaiya Vera, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Valley Stream Central was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .500. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Elmont Memorial only posted a batting average of .286.
Elmont Memorial suffered a grim 16-6 defeat to Valley Stream Central in their previous meeting on Monday. Can the Spartans avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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