Weld Central extended their losing streak to four on Saturday, dropping their season record down to 7-15 in the process. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 2-1 heartbreaker at the hands of the Valley Vikings. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Rebels of the 9-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
Luke Witzel put in work no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits. That's the fewest earned runs he has allowed since back in April. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
Witzel wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Lucas Johann, who went 1-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
As for Valley, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 11-11. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of one runs across that stretch.
On Valley's side, Anthony Soliz spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on five hits and racked up eight Ks. Soliz has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances.
Coming up, Weld Central will head out on the road to challenge Englewood at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Valley, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Peak to Peak at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. The Vikings' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Pumas have averaged an impressive 7.2 runs per game this season.
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