Preview: Deer Valley Skyhawks vs. Lee Williams Volunteers
The Deer Valley Skyhawks will head out on the road to challenge the Lee Williams Volunteers at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Deer Valley will be looking to extend their current four-game winning streak.
On Monday, Deer Valley got the win against Estrella Foothills by a conclusive 8-1.
Adyson Ordway spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered one run (which was unearned) on six hits and racked up 15 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Kyla Decker was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. Taylor Passalacqua was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Lee Williams can finally bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. They blew past Dysart 20-1. That looming 20-1 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Lee Williams yet this season.
Gaje Coffman made a splash while hitting and pitching. She tossed two innings while giving up no earned run or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Coffman was even better at the plate, going 3-for-3 with three runs, four RBI, and two doubles.
In other batting news, Jade Russell was a standout: she scored three runs while going 4-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Ava Willis-Bertrum, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
Deer Valley now has a winning record of 9-8. As for Lee Williams, their record now sits at 3-5-1.
Lee Williams' hitters will have their work cut out for them on Wednesday. Deer Valley has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 9.1 strikeouts per game. It's a different story for Lee Williams, though, as they've been averaging only 2.2 per game. Will Deer Valley keep running through batters, or will Lee Williams buck the trend?
Deer Valley took their win against Lee Williams in their previous meeting back in March of 2023 by a conclusive 8-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Deer Valley since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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