The ConVal Cougars will take on the Merrimack Valley Pride on Saturday. ConVal's pitching crew has only allowed 2.6 runs per game this season, so Merrimack Valley's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
ConVal is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Wednesday. They never let Kennett get on the board and left with a 9-0 victory. The result was nothing new for the Cougars, who have now won seven games by nine runs or more so far this season.
Meanwhile, Merrimack Valley hadn't done well against Milford recently (they were 0-4 in their previous four matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. The Pride had just enough and edged out the Spartans 7-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Pride have posted since April 28th.
ConVal's record now sits at 13-4. As for Merrimack Valley, their record is now 12-5.
ConVal came out on top in a nail-biter against Merrimack Valley in their previous matchup back in May, sneaking past 4-2. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Cougars since the squad 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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