Valley came into Friday's game having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They walked away with a 6-2 victory over the Handley Tigers on Friday. That's more bragging rights for the Rams, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Matthew McDonald
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Matthew McDonald made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowed only one hit over six innings pitched. He has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Those three runs gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Ty Monteith was excellent, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one double. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in February.
Valley's win bumped their record up to 13-5. As for Handley, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 11-8.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Valley will take on Marbury at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday. Marbury will roll in looking for their 16th straight victory, something Valley surely won't give up without a fight. As for Handley, a feisty cat fight will be fought as Handley Tigers challenge Woodland Bobcats at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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