Tri-Valley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They took a 5-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Livingston Manor Wildcats. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Wildcats this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 16-9 last Tuesday.
Nathan Closs put in work no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out nine over six innings pitched. Furthermore, he didn't allow a single earned run, the first time he has blanked an opponent since back in May of 2024. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with three stolen bases.
Tri-Valley's record now sits at 0-7. As for Livingston Manor, their victory ended an 11-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-4.
Tri-Valley has already played their next match, a 5-1 defeat against Roscoe Central on the 2nd. As for Livingston Manor, they will take on Eldred at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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