River Valley came out on top against Shelby on Tuesday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run first inning. The Vikings came out on top against the Whippets by a score of 8-6 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game). This was payback for the Vikings, who suffered an 8-5 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Kylie Eastep
| 04/22/25 @ Shelby | 13 |
| 04/17/25 @ Lincoln | 7 |
| 04/15/25 vs Marion Harding | 11 |
| 04/12/25 @ Liberty Union | 8 |
| 04/09/25 vs Pleasant | 14 |
| + 4 more games |
Kylie Eastep was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up five earned (and one unearned) runs off nine hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in nine consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Olivia Collins was incredible, firing off two home runs and three runs while going 2-for-3. Those two home runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Olivia Spires, who went 1-for-4 with one home run.
River Valley hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least four batters in four consecutive contests.
River Valley's win bumped their record up to 12-3. As for Shelby, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-7 record this season.
River Valley will have a chance to go back-to-back against Shelby: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday.
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