Eastern entered their tilt with Symmes Valley with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They had just enough and edged the Symmes Valley Vikings out 4-3. That's more bragging rights for Eastern, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Ethan Edwards made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned run off two hits (he also only allowed one walk). Edwards was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3. Edwards is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's stolen at least one every time he's taken the field this season.
In other pitching news, Brady Rockhold looked comfortable as he tossed four innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits (he also didn't allow any walks).
Back at the plate, Alex Collins was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3. Caleb Abner was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Eastern's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-1. As for Symmes Valley, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Eastern will head out on the road to challenge Warren at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Symmes Valley, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against South Gallia at 5:00 p.m. The last four games Symmes Valley has played (dating back to last season) have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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