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| 04/16/25 - Away | 7-6 W |
| 04/02/22 - Away | 1-8 L |
| 05/01/18 - Away | 4-3 W |
| 05/08/15 - Home | 9-2 W |
Valley Central took a seven-run loss the last time they faced off against Port Jervis, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Vikings won by a run and slipped past the Raiders 7-6. This was payback for the Vikings, who suffered an 8-1 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Luke Watson and Caleb Swart made a big impact no matter where they played. On the mound, Watson struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. Meanwhile, Swart struck out 12 batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. At bat, Watson scored three runs while going 1-for-5, while Swart scored a run while getting on base in three of his six plate appearances. Watson also put up an RBI, which was his first of the season.
In other batting news, Justin Freeman and Mason McDonald did most of the damage at the plate: Freeman scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in four of his six plate appearances, while McDonald went 3-for-5 with one stolen base and one RBI. Freeman also hit a double, marking his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Nathan Welt, who scored a run while going 1-for-5.
The victory got Valley Central back to even at 3-3. As for Port Jervis, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Valley Central will square off against Kingston at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday. As for Port Jervis, they will take on Goshen Central at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday. The Gladiators will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Raiders surely won't give up without a fight.
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