Williams Valley had lost three straight at home, but on Wednesday they dropped their record down to 8-10 to make it four. They fell just short of the Nativity BVM Green Wave by a score of 8-7. Vikings fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Green Wave since on Wednesday.
Gavin Trawitz made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 1-for-1 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. Another player making a difference was Fletcher Thompson, who went 2-for-4 with one run and one RBI.
As for Nativity BVM, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 8-10. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.6 runs over those games.
On Nativity BVM's side, STEPHEN KARINCH was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over 5.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. KARINCH has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in April.
In other batting news, NICK CLARKE was excellent, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. That double marked the first that he has hit this season. The team also got some help courtesy of TOMMY BARTASHUS, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Williams Valley is set to challenge their familiar foe Minersville at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Nativity BVM will square off against rival Shenandoah Valley at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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