Minisink Valley is preparing for their first league matchup of the season on Monday. They will square off against the Valley Central Vikings at 4:15 p.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Minisink Valley is leaving town to face Valley Central after disappointing their home crowd in their season opener. The Warriors came up short against Pine Bush on Friday, falling 10-2. Sadly, the defeat continues a streak the team started last season, making it four in a row.
Minisink Valley saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Gavin Brown, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Valley Central had taken Newburgh Free Academy down for two straight games at home, but that winning streak came to an end on Wednesday. The Vikings took a 9-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Goldbacks.
Gavin Rounds was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits.
Minisink Valley beat Valley Central 12-7 when the teams last played back in April of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Warriors since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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