Sun Valley Secures 7-3 Victory Over Stuart Cramer

Sun Valley HS | Indian Trail, NC | Friday February 7, 2025

Sun Valley took control early and never looked back, defeating Stuart Cramer 7-3 at home on March 7. A dominant pitching performance from Connor Salerno and a six-run first inning, highlighted by two hits from Dave Aguilar, propelled Sun Valley to victory. Stuart Cramer attempted a comeback in the fifth, with Dylan Jennings driving in two runs on a single through the right side, but Sun Valley held strong to close out the game.

Stuart Cramer Standouts

• Dylan Jennings – 1-for-3, 2 RBIs, 1 BB
• Nic Stutzman – 1-for-3, 1 R, 1 BB
• Jack Scholz – 1-for-3, 1 BB
• Hunter Dye – 1-for-1, 1 R, 2 BB
• Kenan Helton – 1-for-1, 1 RBI

Stuart Cramer Pitching Performances

• Jack Scholz (Loss) – 0.1 IP, 1 H, 5 R (5 ER), 5 BB
• Dylan Rodkin – 2.2 IP, 4 H, 2 R (1 ER), 2 BB, 2 K
• Ridge Nixon – 2.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 2 K

Sun Valley Standouts

• Dave Aguilar – 2-for-4, 1 RBI
• Kyle Kroehler – 2-for-3, 1 R, 1 BB
• Jessen Copeland – 1-for-2, 2B, 2 R, 2 BB
• Connor Monaghan – 1-for-3, 2B
• Brian Devereaux – 1-for-1, RBI, 1 R, 3 BB

Sun Valley Pitching Performances

• Connor Salerno (Win) – 3.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 4 BB, 9 K
• Robert Jackson – 2.2 IP, 4 H, 3 R (3 ER), 5 BB, 3 K
• Max Karras – 0.2 IP, 1 H, 0 R

SCOUT BLOG

Connor Salerno, LHP, Sun Valley, 2027
Impressive outing, working into the 4th and striking out 9. Dominant in stretches, Salerno commanded the zone, attacking hitters with stuff that jumped out of the hand. Fastball peaked at 91, sitting 87-89 with some ease through the release. Slider had depth and late action, ranging 76-79. Flashed a change-up at 80. Stable over the backside, lifting to the low-chest. Level and on-line, front side closes as the hands break. Controlled down the hill, lands on-line with a closed foot-strike. Excellent backside drive and action creates an easy path for the arm. Long smooth arm action works through a high-¾ slot. Advanced arm speed and arm strength. Quick/efficient body movement. Excellent tempo, fun to play behind. Showed game command, controlling the run game with varied looks and timing.

ELWOOD VIDEO

Dave Aguilar, 2nd base, Sun Valley, 2026
Average frame. Broad shoulders. Strength present. Average base. Tall. Average stride. Good separation. Works to be direct. Average to above bat speed. Collected two hits on the night, driving in one run.

Kyle Kroehler, LF, Sun Valley, 2026
Average frame. Listed at 6-foot, 160 pounds. Right handed hitter. Solid approach. Middle of the field/backside approach. Good pre-pitch rhythm with a foot tap to load. Flat through the zone. Loose/quick hands. Stays in his legs. Simple and direct.

Jack Scholz, RHP, Stuart Cramer, 2027
Physical frame. Listed at 6-foot-3, 207 pounds. Line drive single to left accounted for his hit. Scored a run in the game as well. Good rhythm. Smooth easy load. Bat speed is present. Balanced, stays in his lower half. Intriguing look at a young hitter that could be set to do damage at the plate.
On the mound, right hander worked 82-83, peaking at 84. Breaking ball ranged 63-65. Change-up at 77-78.

Dylan Rodkin, 2B/RHP, Stuart Cramer, 2027
Lean frame. Young. Stands 5-foot-11, 150 pounds. 1B side setup. Side step and easy turn. Lift to the low-chest. Level and on-line, lands in-line rotating to the 1B side. Medium arm action. Loose arm, works through an over-the top slot. Average arm speed. Good rhythm on the mound. Fastball worked up to 83, sitting 80-82. Slider ranged 73-76. Competitive nature. Inherited tough situation in the 1st, getting the Storm through the 3rd, punching 2 and only giving up 1 earned run to stabilize the game.

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