Okawville was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat. They took an 11-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Valmeyer Pirates. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Okawville of the 7-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2023.
Okawville got a good showing from Riley Clark, who didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit over four innings pitched.
At the plate, Grant Moody made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with a triple, a run, and an RBI. Another player making a difference was Aidan Anderson, who went 2-for-4 with a triple and an RBI.
On Valmeyer's side, they let Jacob Brown and Chase Snyder loose on the outfield. Brown scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-3, while Snyder scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Jake Killy was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Okawville's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Valmeyer, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 5-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Okawville will take on Marissa/Coulterville at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Valmeyer, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Trico at 4:30 p.m. Trico is coming into the contest with three straight losses on the road, meaning Valmeyer will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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