Ralston Valley proved they can win big on Wednesday (they won by 14) and on Thursday they proved they can win the close ones too. They skirted past the Hood River Valley Eagles 6-5. While the Mustangs didn't have the best season last year (they finished 10-13), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Porter Peonio
| 03/26/26 vs Hood River Valley | 5 |
| 03/24/26 vs Eagle Point | 2 |
| 03/12/26 @ Castle View | 1 |
| 05/17/25 @ Fossil Ridge | 2 |
| 05/10/25 vs Chatfield | 1 |
| + 10 more games |
Porter Peonio looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit over four innings pitched. What's more, he posted five strikeouts, the most he's had since back in March of 2025.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Nico Benallo, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with four stolen bases and two runs. Those four stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Degan Gregory was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs and one RBI.
Ralston Valley's win bumped their record up to 6-1. As for Hood River Valley, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-3 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ralston Valley will square off against ThunderRidge at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Hood River Valley, they will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against Lincoln at 5:00 p.m. on April 3.
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