Tri-Valley couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell just short of SS Seward by a score of 11-9 on Wednesday. Tri-Valley was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as SS Seward apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2019.
Colin Monell put in work while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over four innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off only one hit. Monell was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Joseph Douglas was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was James Kachelreiss, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Tri-Valley will look to defend their home field on Monday against Sullivan West at 4:00 p.m. As for SS Seward, they will head out on the road to take on Eldred at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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