Vikings
| 05/08/25 @ Council Grove | 7-5 |
| 05/08/25 @ Council Grove | 20-7 |
| 05/05/25 @ Olpe | 23-3 |
| 05/05/25 @ Olpe | 10-0 |
| 05/02/25 vs Osage City | 16-6 |
| + 3 more games |
Mission Valley came tearing into Thursday's game with seven straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 10.1 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Council Grove Braves, sneaking past 7-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Vikings have posted since May 7, 2024.
Keely Chesmore spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned runs on eight hits and racked up ten Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Kyplee Jacobson, who went 2-for-4 with one home run and four RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Adaline Bloomfield, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.
Mission Valley's win was their sixth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 18-6. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.0 runs over those games. As for Council Grove, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-11.
Coming up, Mission Valley will be playing in front of their home fans against Hayden at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Vikings' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Wildcats have averaged an impressive 7.8 runs per game this season. As for Council Grove, they will challenge Wabaunsee at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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