Valley and Callaway squared off in a tense pitchers’ duel on Thursday, with the Rams ultimately coming out on top, winning 3-2. Valley’s Bryant Hopkins kept the Cavaliers off balance and was dominant on the mound for the Rams.
Callaway managed to score at the bottom of the third inning following an error by the Rams. Brody Swanson grounded out, bringing in one run for his team.
Valley regained the lead at the top of the fourth inning. Kade Riley was hit by a pitch, Cole House singled to the left side of the infield, and John Sanders also had a single, contributing to a run scored.
Hopkins earned the win for the Rams, allowing just three hits and two runs (none earned) over seven innings. He struck out eight batters and walked two. Blake Harrington was charged with the loss for Callaway, pitching one inning without giving up any runs or hits, while striking out two and not issuing any walks. Xander Stinson started for Callaway, allowing four hits and three runs over six innings, while striking out five and walking.
For the Rams, Matthew McDonald, Mason Yarbrough, House, and Sanders each recorded one hit. Riley, House, and Sanders drove in one run apiece.
Callaway’s hitters included Harrington, Jackson Butts, and Wesley Williams, each contributing one hit. Callaway showcased strong defense, committing no errors, while Luke Taylor had the most chances in the field with seven.
Next up for Valley is a game at Handley next Thursday.
Valley and Callaway squared off in a tense pitchers’ duel on Thursday, with the Rams ultimately coming out on top, winning 3-2. Valley’s Bryant Hopkins kept the Cavaliers off balance and was dominant on the mound for the Rams.
Callaway managed to score at the bottom of the third inning following an error by the Rams. Brody Swanson grounded out, bringing in one run for his team.
Valley regained the lead at the top of the fourth inning. Kade Riley was hit by a pitch, Cole House singled to the left side of the infield, and John Sanders also had a single, contributing to a run scored.
Hopkins earned the win for the Rams, allowing just three hits and two runs (none earned) over seven innings. He struck out eight batters and walked two. Blake Harrington was charged with the loss for Callaway, pitching one inning without giving up any runs or hits, while striking out two and not issuing any walks. Xander Stinson started for Callaway, allowing four hits and three runs over six innings, while striking out five and walking one.
For the Rams, Matthew McDonald, Mason Yarbrough, House, and Sanders each recorded one hit. Riley, House, and Sanders drove in one run apiece.
Callaway’s hitters included Harrington, Jackson Butts, and Wesley Williams, each contributing one hit. Callaway showcased strong defense, committing no errors, while Luke Taylor had the most chances in the field with seven.
Next up for Valley is a game at Handley next Thursday.
