Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Moshannon Valley). They put the hurt on the Southern Huntingdon County Rockets with a sharp 19-9 victory on Monday. With that win, the Black Knights/Damsels brought their scoring average up to 6.3 runs per game.
Rocco Reifer made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Reifer was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. Moshannon Valley is undefeated when Reifer posts three or more hits, but 0-6 otherwise.
Valent Cervenak
| 04/21/25 vs Southern Huntingdon County | 2 |
| 04/14/25 @ West Branch | 1 |
| 04/09/25 vs Glendale | 1 |
| 03/31/25 @ Cambria Heights | 1 |
| 05/24/24 @ Bishop McCort | 1 |
In other batting news, Valent Cervenak was incredible, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. Those two stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Mason Abernethy was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and three runs.
Moshannon Valley always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .711. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Moshannon Valley's victory was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-6. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.0 runs over those games. As for Southern Huntingdon County, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-9.
Looking ahead, Moshannon Valley will be playing at home against Williamsburg at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Black Knights/Damsels' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Blue Pirates have averaged an impressive 7.1 runs per game this season. As for Southern Huntingdon County, they will venture away from home to face off against Northern Bedford County at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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