Valmeyer has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will challenge the Wesclin Warriors at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Valmeyer's pitching crew has only allowed 2.9 runs per game this season, so Wesclin's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
In what's become a running theme this season, Valmeyer gave their fans yet another huge win on Tuesday. They put the hurt on Dupo with a sharp 11-0 victory. That's two games straight that Valmeyer has won by exactly 11 runs.
Brooke Miller made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only two hits while striking out seven over five innings pitched. Miller has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Miller was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Alex DeLuca was a standout: she scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-2. Avery Proffer was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
Meanwhile, Wesclin fell victim to Okawville and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They fell just short of the Rockets by a score of 1-0. Wesclin has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Erin Harpstrite spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on one hit and racked up eight Ks.
Valmeyer is on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 11 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 11-4 record this season. As for Wesclin, their defeat dropped their record down to 17-7.
Wednesday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Valmeyer hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .360. However, it's not like Wesclin struggles in that department as they've averaged .397. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Valmeyer's way against Wesclin in their previous meeting back in May of 2023 as Valmeyer made off with a 14-4 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Valmeyer since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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