Neuqua Valley's game on Wednesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Saturday. They walked away with a 4-1 win over the St. Charles East Fighting Saints. That's more bragging rights for the Wildcats, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Emmitt Briner
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Emmitt Briner looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Neuqua Valley saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Andy Barkley, who went 2-for-4 with one run and one RBI.
The victory snapped Neuqua Valley's losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 13-16-1 record. As for St. Charles East, their defeat was their fifth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 14-18.
Neuqua Valley does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for St. Charles East, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Lake Park at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Lancers will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Fighting Saints surely won't give up without a fight.
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