Vikings
| 04/17/25 @ Lincoln | 6 |
| 04/16/25 @ Marion Harding | 11 |
| 04/15/25 vs Marion Harding | 31 |
| 04/12/25 @ Liberty Union | 3 |
| 04/12/25 @ Elgin | 18 |
| + 9 more games |
The River Valley Vikings will head out to challenge the Shelby Whippets at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday. River Valley is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.1 runs per game this season.
River Valley easily dispatched Marion Harding on Wednesday, but unfortunately both the margin and the ultimate result were a different story in this one. The Vikings fell just short of Lincoln by a score of 8-6 on Thursday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Vikings have suffered since March 29, 2024.
Olivia Spires was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, two doubles, and one run. Olivia Collins was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Shelby came up short against Clyde on Monday, falling 7-1.
Braylee Sturts made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one home run. The team also got some help courtesy of Karlie Walp, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases.
Shelby has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-6 record this season. As for River Valley, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-3.
Tuesday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. River Valley hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .329. However, it's not like Shelby struggles in that department as they've averaged .336. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
River Valley couldn't quite get it done against Shelby in their previous meeting back in April of 2024 as they fell 8-5. Can the Vikings avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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