After a string of six wins, Republic County's good fortune finally ran out on Tuesday. They fell just short of the Valley Heights Mustangs by a score of 2-1. Republic County has not had much luck with Valley Heights recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
Republic County saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Drew Skocny, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-4.
Republic County's defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 9-10. As for Valley Heights, their win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 12-5.
Republic County will face off against Beloit at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Republic County is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8 runs per game this season. As for Valley Heights, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Wabaunsee at 4:30 p.m.
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