Baseball Recap: Tug Valley Puts Losing Streak Behind Them

Tug Valley had lost four games straight , but after bumping their record up to 10-13 on Saturday that streak is in the rearview. They put the hurt on the WestSide Renegades with a sharp 10-3 victory. Surprisingly, this marked the Panthers' fifth straight game in which the away team has come away the victor.

Chandler Copley was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He pitched 3.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.

Gavin Fitzpatrick

Hits (Career)

05/03/25 @ WestSide	4
05/02/25 vs Sherman	2
04/30/25 @ Chapmanville Regional	2
03/19/25 @ Tri-State HomeSchool	2
04/29/25 @ East Ridge	1

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Gavin Fitzpatrick, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with four stolen bases, two runs, and two doubles. Those four hits gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Dawson Richardson, who went 3-for-5 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double.

Tug Valley always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .513. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as WestSide only posted an OBP of .300.

As for WestSide, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-14 record this season. They just can't catch a break and have now endured four losses in a row.

On WestSide's side, they saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Alex Brunty, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Tug Valley will challenge St. Joseph Central at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for WestSide, they will take on Logan at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. The Wildcats' pitching crew has only allowed 2.6 runs per game this season, so the Renegades' hitters will have their work cut out for them.