Redbank Valley dropped their record down to 5-6 on Thursday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins on the road. They fell just short of the Cranberry Area Berries by a score of 2-0. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Bulldogs have suffered since May 13, 2024.
Redbank Valley saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Breckin Minich, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases.
As for Cranberry Area, their victory ended a five-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since March 27, 2024.
On Cranberry Area's side, not much got past Aiden Herrell-Ward, who gave up just three hits and racked up seven Ks to keep Redbank Valley off the board. Herrell-Ward has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single earned run in four consecutive appearances.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Redbank Valley will take on Brookville at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bulldogs are facing the Raiders at the right time seeing as the Raiders are stuck on a seven-game losing streak. As for Cranberry Area, they will challenge Keystone at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Panthers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.5 runs per game on average), something the Berries will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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