The Valwood Valiants will square off against the Taylor County Bulldogs at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Valwood is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.9 runs per game this season.
Valwood will roll into the match after a wild two-game stretch: they didn't score any runs on Friday, then bounced right back against Southland Academy on Friday. The Valiants walked away with a 16-13 victory over the Raiders. The game was the first time the Valiants have beaten the Raiders on their field since April 25, 2022.
Dustin Gibbs and Triston White did most of the damage at the plate: Gibbs went 2-for-4 with five RBI, one stolen base, and one double, while White scored two runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. That's the most hits Gibbs has posted since back in April of 2024. Maddox Coile was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his six plate appearances.
Valwood was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .379. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Meanwhile, Taylor County fell victim to Tift County and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They came up short against the Blue Devils, falling 15-0.
Taylor County has also been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-7 record this season. As for Valwood, their win bumped their record up to 8-6.
Taylor County's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Valwood has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .438. It's a different story for Taylor County, though, as they've only averaged .363. Will they be able to contain Valwood's hitters?
Valwood suffered a grim 10-4 defeat to Taylor County when the teams last played back in March. Will the Valiants have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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