Emmett was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 3-1 to the Vallivue Falcons, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Emmett of the 5-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
Logan Curtis spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on four hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Emmett saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ryder Sheibe, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
On Vallivue's side, Colt Augustus made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Augustus was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Emmett's defeat dropped their record down to 5-14. As for Vallivue, their win bumped their record up to 8-11.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Emmett will take on Bishop Kelly at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Bishop Kelly's pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so Emmett's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Vallivue, they will head out on the road to face off against Ridgevue at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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