North Clarion extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to nine on Monday, dropping their season record down to 0-8 in the process. They lost 24-2 to the Redbank Valley Bulldogs. The Wolves were not able to make up for their loss to the Bulldogs from their previous meeting back in April of 2024.
North Clarion saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ryan Pappas, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and one run.
As for Redbank Valley, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 7-8. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Redbank Valley's side, Breckin Minich made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Minich also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Redbank Valley is 2-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 5-7 otherwise. Minich was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with three runs, three doubles, and four RBI. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, Braylon Wagner was incredible, going 1-for-3 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. Redbank Valley is 4-2 when Wagner posts two or more runs, but 3-6 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Brock George, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with three RBI and two runs.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Redbank Valley beat North Clarion by a score of 21-1 later that day.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
