Hoopa Valley fell victim to Etna and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They lost 11-0 to the Etna Lions. Hoopa Valley has not had much luck with Etna recently, as the team's come up short the last four times they've met.
For Etna's part, Bryce Lytken was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Lytken has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Lytken was even better at the plate, going 2-for-2 with a triple, a stolen base, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Noah Hubbard was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-3. Clayton Harris was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-2.
Hoopa Valley's loss dropped their record down to 5-15. As for Etna, their victory was their 16th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 15-3.
Hoopa Valley will head out on the road to square off against St. Bernard's at 2:00 p.m. on Friday. St. Bernard's will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Hoopa Valley surely won't give up without a fight. As for Etna, they will head out on the road to challenge Fall River at 2:00 p.m. on Friday. Fall River is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.8 runs per game this season.
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