For the second straight game, Valley will face off against Highlands. The Vikings will head out on the road to challenge the Golden Rams at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
While Valley's win against Highlands wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Vikings skirted past the Golden Rams 3-2. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Vikings as it put an end to their seven-game losing streak.
Dominick Dunkel spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on seven hits and racked up six Ks. He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Valley is undefeated when he allows at most two walks, but 3-8 otherwise.
Nikolas Heakins
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On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Nikolas Heakins, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one stolen base and one RBI. Those three hits gave him a new career-high.
Valley's win was their first in the conference, bumping their conference record up to 1-5 and their overall record up to 6-8. As for Highlands, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-6 record this season.
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