East Mountain hit Valley with a four-run second inning on Saturday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Vikings came up short against the Timberwolves, falling 11-3. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Timberwolves this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 7-2 on Saturday.
Caden Barth put in work while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Barth was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one home run. That home run marked the first that he has launched this season.
Barth wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was PK Vera, who went 1-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
Valley now has a losing record of 1-2-1. As for East Mountain, they have started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Valley will challenge Manzano at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Monarchs' pitching crew has only allowed 2.8 runs per game this season, so the Vikings' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for East Mountain, they will be playing at home against Hope Christian at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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