Whitehall-Yearling hasn't had much luck against Buckeye Valley recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Rams will take on the Barons at 5:15 p.m. Whitehall-Yearling has given up an average of 11.9 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Whitehall-Yearling came up short against Bexley on Friday, falling 12-2.
Whitehall-Yearling saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Aubree Waites, who went 1-for-2 with one run, one double, and one RBI. Jasmine Johnson also deserves some recognition as she got her first hit of the season.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Buckeye Valley, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Wednesday. Everything went their way against Mechanicsburg on Thursday as they made off with an 18-8 win. The result was nothing new for the Barons, who have now won five contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Buckeye Valley got a massive performance out of Bailey Degen, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles. The team also got some help courtesy of Lily Callis, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI.
Buckeye Valley's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-2. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.7 runs on average over those games. As for Whitehall-Yearling, their loss dropped their record down to 3-5.
Monday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Whitehall-Yearling has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .511. However, it's not like Buckeye Valley struggles in that department as they've averaged .518. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Whitehall-Yearling suffered a grim 16-0 defeat to Buckeye Valley in their previous meeting back in May of 2025. Can the Rams avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
