Baseball Game Preview: Valley Vikings vs. Johnson Warriors

For the second straight game, Valley will face off against Johnson. The Vikings will head out to square off against the Warriors at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Valley is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season.

Valley took a 18-run defeat the last time they faced off against Johnson, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Vikings skirted past the Warriors 13-12. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Vikings.

Carmine Bermudez

Runs Batted In (Career)

04/29/25 vs Johnson	3
04/28/25 @ Florin	2
03/25/25 @ Foothill	2
04/15/25 vs Foothill	1
04/15/25 vs Foothill	1

Carmine Bermudez was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over four innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. He was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Giovanni Carmona, who went 4-for-5 with six RBI, two doubles, and one run. Those six RBI gave him a new career-high.

Valley always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .579. They are 7-1 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.

Valley's record is now 8-10. As for Johnson, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost ten of their last 13 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-13 record this season.

The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Valley has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.4 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Johnson struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 5.1 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.