The Nativity BVM Green Wave are taking a road trip to square off against the Panther Valley Panthers at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Panther Valley took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Nativity BVM, who comes in off a win.
Nativity BVM took a nine-run defeat the last time they faced off against Marian Catholic, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Green Wave had just enough and edged out Marian Catholic 10-8. Ten seems to be a good number for the Green Wave as the squad scooped up a victory with the same number of runs in their previous game.
STEPHEN KARINCH
| 04/29/25 @ Marian Catholic | 2 |
| 04/24/25 vs Mahanoy Area | 2 |
| 04/01/25 @ Mahanoy Area | 2 |
| 04/22/25 @ Minersville | 1 |
| 04/21/25 vs Marian Catholic | 1 |
| + 3 more games |
STEPHEN KARINCH made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out seven over six innings pitched. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-5 with two runs and one stolen base. He has become a key player for Nativity BVM: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 2-10 otherwise.
In other batting news, RYAN GRABOWSKI and NICK WAGNER did most of the damage at the plate: GRABOWSKI went 4-for-5 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI, while WAGNER went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. MATEO ARIAUDO was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs.
Nativity BVM kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since the start of last season.
Pottsville hit Panther Valley with a five-run third inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Panthers came up short against the Crimson Tide, falling 13-4.
Nativity BVM's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-10. As for Panther Valley, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-10 record this season.
Nativity BVM couldn't quite get it done against Panther Valley in their previous matchup back in April of 2024 as they fell 9-4. Can the Green Wave avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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