For the second straight game, Valley View will face off against Poly. The Eagles will venture away from home to challenge the Bears at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. Valley View is coming into the game on a six-game losing streak.
Last Tuesday, Valley View came up short against Poly and fell 6-1.
For Poly's part, Danny Bedford spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on three hits and racked up seven Ks. Those seven strikeouts set a new season-high mark for Bedford.
On the hitting side, Matthew Henry was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. Lucas Burton was another key player, scoring a run while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Valley View's loss dropped their record down to 4-8. As for Poly, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-6 record this season.
Valley View's speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's contest. The Eagles have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.4 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Poly, though, as they've been averaging only 1.1 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Valley View continue to outrun the ball? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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