Nativity BVM let Williams Valley stack six runs on them in the first inning on Wednesday but luckily Nativity BVM prevailed anyway. The Green Wave narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Vikings 8-7. The victory continues a trend for the Green Wave in their matchups with the Vikings: they've now won three in a row.
STEPHEN KARINCH
| 04/01/25 @ Mahanoy Area | 3 |
| 05/07/25 @ Williams Valley | 2 |
| 03/25/25 @ Schuylkill Haven | 2 |
| 04/29/25 @ Marian Catholic | 1 |
| 04/24/25 vs Mahanoy Area | 1 |
| + 1 more games |
STEPHEN KARINCH made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over 5.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Nativity BVM is 2-1 when KARINCH posts two or more stolen bases, but 6-9 otherwise.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on NICK CLARKE, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. That double was his first of the season. TOMMY BARTASHUS was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three RBI.
Nativity BVM's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-10. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.7 runs over those games. As for Williams Valley, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-10 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Nativity BVM will welcome Shenandoah Valley at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Green Wave's pitchers better be ready for this one: the Blue Devils have averaged an impressive 8.2 runs per game this season. As for Williams Valley, they will take on Minersville at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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