Shenandoah Valley hasn't had much luck against Marian Catholic recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. Shenandoah Valley will host Marian Catholic at 4:30 p.m. Shenandoah Valley has given up an average of 16.8 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Shenandoah Valley fell victim to Williams Valley and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They came up short against the Vikings, falling 23-0. The Blue Devils have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, Marian Catholic got the win against Wilson Area on Saturday by a conclusive 12-1. Marian Catholic might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matchups by ten runs or more this season.
Kayla Birrer spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on eight hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, DeAnna Pugh was incredible, scoring three runs while going 4-for-5. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in doubles (two). Danica Karlick was another key player, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
Pugh wasn't the only one working in the hit department: Marian Catholic kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Wilson Area only managed nine hits.
Marian Catholic now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Shenandoah Valley, their loss dropped their record down to 1-4.
Shenandoah Valley suffered a grim 17-1 defeat to Marian Catholic in their previous matchup back in May of 2024. Can Shenandoah Valley avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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