Halifax had to hit the road for their first game and sadly it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They suffered a tough 20-0 loss at the hands of the Williams Valley Vikings on Friday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Halifax of the 16-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Halifax saw one different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Paige Miller, who went 1-for-2 with a stolen base.
On Williams Valley's side, Sage Smeltz was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (and not a single walk). Smeltz was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with an RBI.
In other batting news, Williams Valley got a big performance out of Ella Kobularik, who scored two runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. Quin Smeltz was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Halifax will take on Line Mountain at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Williams Valley, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Schuylkill Haven at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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