Vale was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 17-9 to the Parma Panthers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Vale of the 13-5 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2023.
For Parma's part, Kaden Cole made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Cole was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing five bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Braxton Heffelfinger, who scored four runs and stole four bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Samuel Hultman was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
Vale's defeat dropped their record down to 4-13. As for Parma, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-17.
Vale will challenge Ontario at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Ontario is coming into the matchup with five straight losses at home, meaning Vale will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. Parma does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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