Tri-Valley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell just short of the Vermillion Tanagers by a score of 7-6.
For Vermillion's part, Chandler Clevelandc was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched four innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. Clevelandc was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jenaya Clevelandc, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Kristen Moser was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Tri-Valley now has a losing record at 3-4. As for Vermillion, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 5-2.
Tri-Valley will head out on the road to face off against Sioux Falls Christian on Monday. Sioux Falls Christian is coming into the game with three straight losses at home, meaning Tri-Valley will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. Vermillion will take on Alcester-Hudson at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Alcester-Hudson is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 12.4 runs per game this season.
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