Photos: No. 8 Valor Christian baseball beats Ralston Valley

ARVADA — A five-run second inning proved to be the difference as Valor Christian baseball beat Ralston Valley 6-5 on Tuesday.

The Eagles, ranked No. 8 in Class 4A, got a big day from sophomore Blake Donels, who had a home run and three RBIs.

Nyk Crumrine also threw 4 2/3 scoreless innings, allowing only four hits. He struck out three against one walk.

Tanner Hauptman had three RBIs for Ralston Valley, while Joe Millar threw 4 1/3 shutout innings for the Mustangs. He allowed three hits.