Valley extended their losing streak to four on Monday, dropping them down to 6-13. They lost 11-4 to the Platte Valley Broncos. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Vikings have suffered against the Broncos since September 13, 2022.
Adrianne O'Dell and Sophia Rodriguez stepped up to the plate in a big way. O'Dell went 3-for-4 with two runs and one double, while Rodriguez went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and two RBI. That double was O'Dell's first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Danica Flesner, who went 3-for-4 with one stolen base and one double.
As for Platte Valley, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 10-9. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six contests by six runs or more this season.
On Platte Valley's side, Alyssa Kendrick spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on six hits and racked up ten Ks. Kendrick has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Platte Valley let Haylee Bauer and Landree Edstrom run wild. Bauer went 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple, while Edstrom went 2-for-4 with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Edstrom is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played. Sydney Meyer was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Valley will challenge rival Lyons at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Platte Valley is set to square off against their familiar foe Resurrection Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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