Searcy is 0-3 against Valley View since March of 2022 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Searcy Lions will look to defend their home field against the Valley View Blazers at 4:30 p.m. Both teams have allowed few runs on average, (Searcy: 4.1, Valley View: 2.1) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Searcy is is headed into Tuesday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Thursday. They fell just short of White Hall by a score of 8-7.
Meanwhile, Valley View narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past Paragould 3-1. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Valley View.
Riley Smith spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered one run (which was unearned) on five hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Mackenzie Whitlock, who went 2-for-3 with a triple, a stolen base, and a run.
Searcy's defeat dropped their record down to 13-8. As for Valley View, their victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 16-8.
Searcy came up short against Valley View in their previous meeting back in May of 2023, falling 6-2. Will Searcy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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