Vale couldn't quite beat Nyssa on Tuesday but the two-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the 24-point loss they were dealt last Monday. The Vale Vikings fell just short of the Nyssa Bulldogs by a score of 11-9. Vale was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Nyssa apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
For Nyssa's part, Ramon Iniguez and Jace Bateman made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, Iniguez pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Bateman didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. At the plate, Iniguez scored a run while going 1-for-3, while Bateman went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, Luke Baker was excellent, scoring two runs while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Maddox Hartley, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Vale's loss dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Nyssa, their victory bumped their record up to 3-7.
While Vale had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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