It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Central Valley ultimately got the result they hoped for on Wednesday. They won by a run and slipped past the South Side Rams 5-4. This was payback for the Warriors, who suffered a 6-3 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Emma Weaver spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on 11 hits and racked up 12 Ks.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Natalie Iannessa, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4. Another player making a difference was Lacey Aikens, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Central Valley has started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 10.5 runs this season. As for South Side, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-3 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Central Valley will host Hopewell at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for South Side, they will be playing in front of their home fans against McGuffey at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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