For the second straight game, Bear Creek will face off against Ralston Valley. The Bears are taking a road trip to take on the Mustangs at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Bear Creek has struggled recently with three losses in a row, while Ralston Valley will arrive with three straight victories.
Bear Creek came up short against Ralston Valley on Thursday, falling 14-3.
For Ralston Valley's part, Winston Patterson looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out six over four innings pitched. Patterson also tossed a walk, which is notable because the Mustangs are 2-1 when he allows at most two walks, but 3-4 otherwise.
At the plate, Degan Gregory was a standout: he scored two runs while going 2-for-3. What's more, he posted three RBI, the most he's had since back in April of 2024. Cole Pfeifer was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Ralston Valley always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .545. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
The win got Ralston Valley back to even at 5-5. As for Bear Creek, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-8.
Bear Creek's speedy runners might be the difference in Saturday's contest. The Bears have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.9 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Ralston Valley, though, as they've been averaging only 1.2 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Bear Creek continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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