For the first time in almost a week, five games were played last night!
Scores
Purcellville 5, Winchester 3
Covington 8, Harrisonburg 3
Staunton 5, Woodstock 2
New Market 4, Front Royal 1
Charlottesville 8, Waynesboro 2
Hitter of the Day
It’s hard to believe that this young man has not won a HOD up to this point, but that has now been remedied. Our HOD is Charlottesville’s Michael Wielansky, from Wooster! Michael went 2-4, with 2 RBIs, a walk, and 2 doubles. He’s hitting 391/452/555 overall, with 12 doubles, 3 triples, 9 stolen bases, and a 13/12 BB/K ratio. Michael will be in the all-star game this afternoon, obviously.
Others of Note
Trevin Esquerra, Purcellville: 2-4, run, RBI, HR
Kyle Oullette, Purcellville: 2-4, run, 2 RBIs, HR
Elliott Cary, Harrisonburg: 2-3, BB, HBP, SB
Nicolas Lares, Covington: 2-2, run, 2 RBIs, BB
Joseph Strange, Covington: 2-3, run, RBI, BB, 2B
Danton Hyman, Woodstock: 4-5, SB
Troy Merriman, Woodstock: 2-3, BB
Richard Miller, Staunton: 2-3, 2 runs, BB, 2 SB
James Cosentino, Waynesboro: 3-5, run, 3B, SB
Bryce Windham, Charlottesville: 2-4, run, 3 RBIs, BB, 3B
Michael DeRenzi, Charlottesville: 2-4, 2 runs, RBI, 2B
Pitcher of the Day
For the second time, the POD is New Market’s Alec Aleywine, from Gulf Coast Community
College! Alec earned a game score of 71 over 7 solid innings, while allowing 3 hits, 1 unearned run, 1 walk, and striking out 3. He also earned the win. Alec is now 4-0, 2.32, with 20 strikeouts in 31 innings pitched. (He’s also hitting 330/420/477 in 103 at-bats!) Alec will also be in the all-star game today.
Others of Note
Sean Gabel, Purcellville: 7 IP, 7 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 3 K’s, win (57)
AJ Stead, Staunton: 7 IP, 6 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 7 K’s, win (68)
Today’s Game
The All-Star game, held in Harrisonburg. 60-yard dash at 4:50, home run derby at 5:20, first pitch at 7:30. Be there! (I will be- I’ll most probably be wearing a bright red Phillies shirt. Stop by and say hello!)
All Things Valley League 
Yep, Alec Aleywine is a remarkable 2-way player – leads VBL with 26 RBI on 34 hits (how about that!) and, at 6-2, 260 lbs. he has speed – 6 SBs and often legs out an extra base. Have to say, it’s a mystery that Alec wasn’t selected to represent the VBL in the 5-league Southern All-Star Showcase at Kannapolis, NC., especially considering the stated emphasis on guys that can contribute on the mound and at the plate!
Also at today’s VBL All-Star Day, installation of the seven members of the VBL Hall of Fame Class of 2017, scheduled for 7pm.