Sipsey Valley hadn't done well against Tuscaloosa Academy recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. The Sipsey Valley Bears walked away with a 9-4 victory over the Tuscaloosa Academy Knights. This was payback for the Bears, who suffered an 8-2 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Mason Rice tossed a big game, tossing five innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off seven hits.
On the hitting side, Elliott Lyons was excellent, scoring two runs while going 4-for-4. Andrew White also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
Sipsey Valley always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .528. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Tuscaloosa Academy only posted an OBP of .355.
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| 02/22/25 - Home | 9-4 W |
| 03/07/24 - Home | 2-8 L |
| 02/29/24 - Away | 3-4 L |
| 02/28/23 - Away | 0-10 L |
Sipsey Valley's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Tuscaloosa Academy, they are on a seven-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sipsey Valley will welcome South Lamar at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Sipsey Valley's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so South Lamar's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Tuscaloosa Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Oak Grove at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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