Conemaugh Valley is on a three-game streak of home losses, and Blacklick Valley a three-game streak of away losses. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Monday. The Conemaugh Valley Blue Jays will look to defend their home field against the Blacklick Valley Vikings at 4:30 p.m. Conemaugh Valley has given up an average of 7.1 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Conemaugh Valley managed to slip by Windber the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Blue Jays lost 14-8 to the Ramblers on Friday.
Nate Stiffler put in work while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up just one earned (and five unearned) runs off three hits. Conemaugh Valley is 3-1 when Stiffler allows one or fewer earned runs, but 4-8 otherwise. Stiffler was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base.
Donald Brown
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In other batting news, Donald Brown led a balanced group of hitters, going 1-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. He has become a key player for Conemaugh Valley: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 5-8 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Hunter Blough, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Meanwhile, Blacklick Valley came up short against Berlin Brothersvalley on Friday and fell 7-2.
Blacklick Valley saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Eli Sheesley, who went 2-for-3 with one run.
Conemaugh Valley's loss dropped their record down to 7-9. As for Blacklick Valley, they now have a losing record of 7-8.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Monday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Conemaugh Valley has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.6 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Blacklick Valley struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 9.3 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Conemaugh Valley couldn't quite get it done against Blacklick Valley in their previous matchup back in May of 2025 as they fell 6-2. Will the Blue Jays have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
