Valley had lost ten straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped their record down to 1-12 to make it 11. They lost 11-2 to the Williamstown Yellowjackets. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Yellowjackets this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 14-2 back in March.
As for Williamstown, their victory ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 7-14. They not only won on Friday, but they posted their biggest win since March 29th (when they won 18-6).
For Williamstown's part, Kiersten Kerby made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits (and not a single walk). That's the most strikeouts Kerby has posted over her last eight games. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with three RBI and one double.
In other batting news, Shayle Montgomery was incredible, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Inessa Buck, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Valley will host Tygarts Valley at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Lumberjacks are facing the Bulldogs at the right time seeing as the Bulldogs are stuck on an eight-game losing streak. As for Williamstown, they will be playing at home against Buffalo at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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