For the second straight game, Central Valley will face off against West Valley. The Falcons are taking a road trip to take on the Eagles at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
Tuesday just wasn't the day for Central Valley's offense. They lost 11-0 to West Valley on Tuesday. The Falcons have struggled against the Eagles recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
For West Valley's part, not much got past Aiden Sweet, who gave up just a hit and racked up nine Ks to keep Central Valley off the board. Sweet has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Bryton Miller, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, one double, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Kale Springer, who went 3-for-5 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: West Valley kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in June of 2025.
West Valley is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-4 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.6 runs on average over those games. As for Central Valley, their defeat was their first in the league, dropping their league record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 10-7-1.
Friday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Central Valley hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .325. However, it's not like West Valley struggles in that department as they've averaged .318. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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