The Valley Vikings will be taking part in a tournament against the Lamar Thunder at 12:15 p.m. on Saturday. Valley has given up an average of 11.5 runs per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Thursday just wasn't the day for Valley's offense. They came up short against Lyons on Thursday, falling 12-0. The defeat continues a trend for the Vikings in their meetings with the Lions: they've now lost seven in a row.
Valley saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was RyAnn Litfin, who went 1-for-2 with one double.
Meanwhile, Lamar lost 10-4 to Brush on Saturday.
Yahirett Roman made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. That home run was her first of the season.
Lamar's loss dropped their record down to 12-11. As for Valley, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-16.
Saturday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Valley hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .394. However, it's not like Lamar struggles in that department as they've averaged .325. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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