Even though National Trail Varsity Blazers collected four hits to Mississinawa Valley's three, they still fell 6-3 on Tuesday. Laird led National Trail Varsity Blazers with two hits.
Mississinawa Valley got on the board in the bottom of the first inning after an error scored one run, Wehrkamp singled, scoring two runs, and Nieport hit a sacrifice fly, scoring one run.
Wehrkamp homered to left field, scoring two runs in the bottom of the sixth for the Mississinawa Valley.
Spradling earned the win for Mississinawa Valley. The starter allowed three hits and three runs (zero earned) over six innings, striking out eight and walking seven. Leal took the loss for National Trail Varsity Blazers. The pitcher went four innings, giving up four runs (one earned) on two hits, striking out five and walking six.
Clark for National Trail Varsity Blazers led the way with two runs batted in. The right-handed hitter went 1-for-4 on the day. Laird was on base 3 times (2 hits and a BB), Jones led National Trail Varsity Blazers with three walks, Coffey two walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, accumulating eight walks for the game.
National Trail Varsity Blazers welcome Preble Shawnee Varsity Arrows on Thursday for their next game.
