Valley Central is 1-9 against Minisink Valley since May of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Vikings will look to defend their home field against the Warriors at 7:00 p.m.
On Wednesday, Valley Central didn't have quite enough to beat Warwick and fell 6-5.
Meanwhile, Minisink Valley entered their tilt with Goshen Central on Wednesday with four consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with five. They were the clear victors by a 10-3 margin over the Gladiators. The Warriors might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four games by seven runs or more this season.
Emily Smith spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits.
On the hitting side, Minisink Valley let Keira Filip and Natalie Rogers run wild. Filip got on base in four of her five plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI, while Rogers got on base in four of her five plate appearances with one home run and two runs. That home run was Rogers' first of the season. Another player making a difference was Ryin Perico, who went 1-for-3 with three RBI.
Minisink Valley kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in three consecutive matches.
Minisink Valley's win was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 8-2. The road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.4 runs on average over those games. As for Valley Central, their loss dropped their record down to 5-3.
Valley Central couldn't quite finish off Minisink Valley when the teams last played back in May of 2024 and fell 4-2. Will the Vikings have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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