The Valley Indians are taking a road trip to take on the Waverly Tigers at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Valley has given up an average of 10.5 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Valley is headed into Wednesday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Wednesday. They came up short against Wheelersburg, falling 22-1.
Meanwhile, Waverly scored first but ultimately less than Portsmouth West in their contest on Monday. They lost 10-4 to the Senators. The Tigers have struggled against the Senators recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive lost meeting.
Lexi Smith spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and nine unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Addi Hudnell was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. Taegan Olson also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.
Waverly's loss dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Valley, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 2-6.
Everything went Valley's way against Waverly in their previous matchup back in April of 2024, as Valley made off with a 7-1 win. Will the Indians repeat their success, or do the Tigers have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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