Tri-Valley is a perfect 7-0 against Shenandoah Valley since April of 2015 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Tuesday. The Bulldogs are taking a road trip to take on the Blue Devils at 4:30 p.m. Tri-Valley is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.7 runs per game this season.
Tri-Valley had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 20-run drubbing they dealt Nativity BVM on Wednesday. The Bulldogs blew past the Green Wave 22-2. The result was nothing new for the Bulldogs, who have now won nine contests by ten runs or more so far this season.
Kora Rodichok was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI and one run. Those two RBI gave her a new career-high.
Alina Leonard
| 04/23/25 @ Nativity BVM | 3 |
| 04/22/25 vs Schuylkill Haven | 1 |
| 04/19/25 vs Pine Grove | 2 |
| 04/17/25 vs Minersville | 2 |
| 04/16/25 vs Shenandoah Valley | 0 |
| + 8 more games |
In other batting news, Tri-Valley let Mady Schwalm and Alina Leonard run wild. Schwalm went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, four runs, and four RBI, while Leonard went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. That's the most hits Leonard has posted since back in March. Liv Wehry also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Tri-Valley kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 19 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Monday just wasn't the day for Shenandoah Valley's offense. They lost 15-0 to Panther Valley on Monday. The Blue Devils have struggled against the Panthers recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive lost meeting.
Tri-Valley pushed their record up to 11-3 with the victory, which was their fourth straight on the road. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 17.5 runs over those games. As for Shenandoah Valley, their loss dropped their record down to 3-12.
Shenandoah Valley's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Tri-Valley hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .429. It's a different story for Shenandoah Valley, though, as they've only averaged .227. Will they be able to contain Tri-Valley's hitters?
Everything went Tri-Valley's way against Shenandoah Valley in their previous matchup two weeks ago, as Tri-Valley made off with a 19-1 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Bulldogs since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
