Walla Walla Valley Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their ninth straight loss. They lost 45-1 to the Tri-Cities Prep Jaguars. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Walla Walla Valley Academy of the 38-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Tri-Cities Prep's part, Will Balcom and Michael McCabe made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, Balcom pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Meanwhile, McCabe pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. At the plate, Balcom scored five runs and stole a base while getting on base in seven of his eight plate appearances, while McCabe scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Henry Douglas was incredible, firing off two home runs, seven runs, and ten RBI while going 7-for-8. Aiden McCabe was another key contributor, getting on base in six of his seven plate appearances with five runs, seven RBI, and two doubles.
Walla Walla Valley Academy's loss dropped their record down to 1-10. As for Tri-Cities Prep, the win (which was their ninth in a row) raised their record to 15-1.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Walla Walla Valley Academy by a score of 13-1 later that day.
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