Caney Valley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell 7-3 to the Afton Eagles. The Trojans were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Eagles apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Bryor Bonde was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits. That's the fewest hits he has allowed over his last three matchups. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. That double was his first of the season.
In other batting news, Preston Gipson was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run.
Caney Valley's defeat dropped their record down to 4-7. As for Afton, they pushed their record up to 4-1 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season.
Coming up, Caney Valley will face off against Oilton at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Afton, they will challenge Porter at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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