Minisink Valley is 8-2 against Port Jervis since May of 2018 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Monday. The Warriors will venture away from home to square off against the Raiders at 11:00 a.m. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Minisink Valley proved they can win big on Wednesday (they won by 22) and on Friday they proved they can win the close ones too. They had just enough and edged out Warwick 4-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Warriors have posted against the Wildcats since April 12, 2018.
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Emily Smith spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on six hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk any time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Keira Filip was excellent, going 1-for-2 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Port Jervis gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Wednesday. They never let Liberty get on the board and left with a 12-0 win. The victory continues a trend for the Raiders in their matchups with the Indians: they've now won three in a row.
Minisink Valley now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Port Jervis, their win was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 1-0.
Everything went Minisink Valley's way against Port Jervis in their previous matchup back in April of 2024, as Minisink Valley made off with an 11-1 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Warriors since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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