Minisink Valley has enjoyed the comforts of home their last three games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will face off against the Middletown Middie Bears at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Minisink Valley is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.7 runs per game this season.
Last Thursday, it was close, but Minisink Valley sidestepped Marlboro Central for a 3-2 victory.
Emily Smith spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on one hit and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Minisink Valley let Hannah Moulton and Jazmin Mejia loose on the outfield. Moulton scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3, while Mejia scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Middletown never let their opponents score on Wednesday. They were the clear victor by a 13-0 margin over Newburgh Free Academy. The win made it back-to-back victories for Middletown.
Minisink Valley pushed their record up to 12-5 with that win, which was their third straight at home. As for Middletown, their victory bumped their record up to 10-6.
Minisink Valley beat Middletown 6-1 in their previous meeting back in May of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Minisink Valley since the team 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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