While Minisink Valley's victory against Port Jervis wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Warriors skirted past the Raiders 8-7. The win was familiar territory for the Warriors, who have now won three matchups in a row.
Emily Smith spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered seven earned runs on 12 hits and racked up six Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Minisink Valley got a massive performance out of Ryin Perico, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. That home run marked the first that Perico launched this season. Another player making a difference was Hannah Connoly, who went 2-for-4 with one home run and three RBI.
Perico wasn't the only one working in the home run department: Minisink Valley lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've posted since back in April of 2024.
Warriors
| 04/14/25 @ Port Jervis | 8-7 |
| 04/09/25 @ Washingtonville | 23-1 |
| 05/16/24 @ Goshen Central | 5-1 |
| 05/13/24 @ Middletown | 3-1 |
| 05/04/24 @ Valley Central | 5-4 |
Minisink Valley's victory was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-1. Those road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.8 runs on average over those games. As for Port Jervis, their loss dropped their record down to 1-1.
Coming up, Minisink Valley will be playing in front of their home fans against Kingston at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Port Jervis, they will hit the road for the first time this season to face off against Delaware Valley at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday.
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