It was a good run, but Wyalusing Valley unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Wednesday. They fell just short of the Athens Wildcats by a score of 8-7. Wyalusing Valley was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Athens apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played on Wednesday.
Isaac Shaffer was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3. Parker Petlock was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
On Athens' side, Duncan Thetga looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits.
On the hitting side, Connor Mosher was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Brendan Cooke, who went 2-for-4 with a home run and two runs.
Wyalusing Valley's loss dropped their record down to 13-5. As for Athens, their win bumped their record up to 7-10.
Wyalusing Valley will head out on the road to challenge Canton at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Canton is coming into the match with seven straight victories at home, so Wyalusing Valley will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. Athens will take on Susquehanna Valley at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Athens is facing Susquehanna Valley at the right time seeing as Susquehanna Valley is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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