The Neuqua Valley Wildcats will face off against the Waubonsie Valley Warriors at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Waubonsie Valley took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Neuqua Valley, who comes in off a win.
Neuqua Valley is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They were the clear victors by a 16-6 margin over Metea Valley on Monday. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Wildcats considering their two-run performance the game before.
Sydney Benedict made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up just one earned (and five unearned) runs off four hits. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4. Those two hits gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Nalia Clifford was incredible, going 4-for-5 with two stolen bases, five RBI, and three runs. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2024. Cora Dickson was another key player, going 2-for-4 with four RBI, one triple, and one run.
Neuqua Valley always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .513. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, Waubonsie Valley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They took an 8-5 hit to the loss column at the hands of DeKalb. Warriors fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Barbs since on Monday.
Waubonsie Valley now has a losing record of 4-5. As for Neuqua Valley, their win bumped their record up to 4-6.
Neuqua Valley couldn't quite get it done against Waubonsie Valley in their previous meeting back in May of 2024 as they fell 9-5. Can the Wildcats avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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