Blue River Valley managed to slip by Blackford the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Vikings came up short against the Bruins on Saturday, falling 9-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Vikings have suffered since April 13th.

Gabe Bilby
| 05/02/26 @ Blackford | 3 |
| 04/11/26 vs Cambridge City Lincoln | 3 |
| 04/11/26 vs Cambridge City Lincoln | 2 |
| 05/01/26 @ Union County | 1 |
| 04/23/26 vs Daleville | 1 |
| + 1 more games |
Gabe Bilby made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and got on base in two of his three plate appearances with three stolen bases and one run. He is becoming a predictor of Blue River Valley's success: when he posts at least two stolen bases the team is 2-1 (and 4-6 when he doesn't).
Blue River Valley has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-7 record this season. As for Blackford, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 7-11.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: the Bruins beat Blue River Valley by a score of 13-0 later that day.
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