Juniata Valley couldn't quite beat Blacklick Valley on Friday, but the two-run margin was a huge improvement compared to the 12-run loss they were dealt last Thursday. The Juniata Valley Hornets fell just short of the Blacklick Valley Vikings by a score of 3-1. Juniata Valley was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Blacklick Valley apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2018.
Levi Thompson put in work while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Thompson has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. Thompson was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Thompson wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Zach Dick, who went 1-for-3 with an RBI.
On Blacklick Valley's side, Hayden Williams spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on seven hits and racked up eight Ks.
This is the second loss in a row for Juniata Valley and nudges their season record down to 3-11. As for Blacklick Valley, they are on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last ten contests, which provided a nice bump to their 10-5 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Juniata Valley will take on West Branch at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Blacklick Valley, they will be playing at home against Harmony Area at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Harmony Area is coming into the matchup with four straight losses on the road, meaning Blacklick Valley will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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