If Moriah was feeling good off their 21-6 takedown of Saranac Lake last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Moriah Vikings fell just short of the Ticonderoga Sentinels by a score of 6-5 on Wednesday. Moriah has struggled against Ticonderoga recently, as their match on Wednesday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Boden Valentine and Owen Nephew stepped up to the plate in a big way. Valentine scored a run and stole four bases while going 1-for-2, while Nephew went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and two RBI. Nephew is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's stolen at least one every time he's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was Chase McGinness, who got no hits from his one at bat.
Moriah's defeat dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Ticonderoga, their win was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 2-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Moriah will take on Peru at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Ticonderoga, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Saranac at 4:00 p.m.
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