Clearwater Valley is 8-2 against Prairie since March of 2024 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Tuesday. The Rams will square off against the Pirates at 4:30 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Clearwater Valley came out on top against Lewis County co-op [Highland/Nezperce] on Monday thanks in part to the team's impressive nine-run fifth inning. The Rams were the clear victors by a 13-3 margin over Lewis County co-op [Highland/Nezperce]. The victory continues a trend for the Rams in their matchups with Lewis County co-op [Highland/Nezperce]: they've now won eight in a row.
Barak Meyer made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out nine over four innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in six consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. That's the most stolen bases he has posted over his last 11 matchups.
Lincoln Barger
| 04/18/26 @ Genesee | 4 |
| 03/20/26 vs Lapwai | 4 |
| 04/27/26 @ Lewis County co-op [Highland/Nezperce] | 3 |
| 04/07/26 @ Lapwai | 3 |
| 04/06/26 vs Kellogg | 3 |
| + 9 more games |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Lincoln Barger, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. He has become a key player for Clearwater Valley: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 6-7 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Lane Thibert, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Prairie, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Saturday. They blew past Lapwai 17-2 on Monday.
Like Clearwater Valley, Prairie also got a great game from a two-way player: Devon Poxleitner. On the mound, he pitched three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. Poxleitner was even better at the plate, going 1-for-2 with one home run and four RBI. That home run marked the first that he has launched this season.
In other batting news, Kade Quintal was a standout: he went a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI, one run, and one double. John Seubert was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
Prairie always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .692. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Clearwater Valley's record now sits at 13-7. As for Prairie, their record is now 13-5.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Clearwater Valley has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.1 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Prairie struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 8.1 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Clearwater Valley skirted past Prairie 5-3 in their previous meeting back in March. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Rams since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
