Valley Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They lost 12-2 to the Sutter Huskies. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Valley Christian of the 10-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Nick Befort made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with a home run and two RBI.
On Sutter's side, Kasey Combo made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Combo has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Combo was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Rylan Giovannoni was incredible, going 2-for-2 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. Carson Bishop was another key contributor, going 1-for-1 with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base.
Valley Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 12-9. As for Sutter, their victory was their 16th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 21-6-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Valley Christian will take on Delta Charter at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Delta Charter will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something Valley Christian surely won't give up without a fight. As for Sutter, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Bret Harte at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Sutter's pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so Bret Harte's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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