Missouri Valley took a seven-run defeat the last time they faced off against Lewis Central, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Big Reds' pitchers stepped up to hand the Titans a 1-0 shutout on Thursday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Big Reds have posted since June 7th.
Big Reds
| 07/03/25 @ Lewis Central | 1-0 |
| 07/03/25 @ Lewis Central | 1-8 |
| 06/30/25 vs Westwood | 11-3 |
| 06/27/25 @ Exira-EHK | 5-6 |
| 06/27/25 @ Audubon | 5-6 |
Missouri Valley's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 28-7. As for Lewis Central, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 28-9.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Missouri Valley will head out to square off against Glenwood at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Lewis Central, they will square off against Bishop Heelan Catholic at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. The Crusaders' pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so the Titans' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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