The Valley Springs Tigers will challenge the Salem Greyhounds at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Valley Springs is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season.
Valley Springs took a loss when they played away from home on Tuesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Thursday. They were the clear victors by a 16-1 margin over Bergman. The victory continues a trend for the Tigers in their matchups with the Panthers: they've now won eight in a row.
Brody Bernard
| 04/24/25 vs Bergman | 3 |
| 03/31/25 @ Bergman | 2 |
| 03/20/25 vs Yellville-Summit | 2 |
| 03/13/25 @ Green Forest | 2 |
| 04/15/25 @ Salem | 1 |
Brody Bernard was a major factor no matter where he played. He tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Bernard was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with three runs and one double. Those three runs gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Camden Fredlund, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most hits he has posted since back in May of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Oliver Chitsey, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three runs and two RBI.
Meanwhile, Salem came up short against Flippin on Thursday and fell 6-2. The defeat continues a trend for the Greyhounds in their meetings with the Bobcats: they've now lost three in a row.
Blake Ingram made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base, two RBI, and one double.
Salem's loss dropped their record down to 11-14. As for Valley Springs, their win bumped their record up to 13-9.
Friday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Valley Springs has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .486. However, it's not like Salem struggles in that department as they've averaged .442. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Valley Springs couldn't quite get it done against Salem in their previous meeting last Tuesday as they fell 9-5. Will the Tigers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
