Warriors
| 04/21/25 vs Portland | 13 |
| 04/17/25 vs Old Saybrook | 12 |
| 04/11/25 @ North Branford | 0 |
| 04/09/25 @ Haddam-Killingworth | 2 |
| 04/07/25 vs Morgan | 23 |
| 04/05/25 vs East Hampton | 5 |
Valley Regional is on a four-game streak of home wins, while Hale Ray is on an eight-game streak of away wins (dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The Warriors will welcome the Noises at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Valley Regional is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.2 runs per game this season.
Valley Regional's pitching crew heads into the matchup hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Monday. They blew past Portland 13-0. The Warriors haven't had any issues with the Highlanders recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive victory against them.
Paige Williams was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 13 over five innings pitched. Williams was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Nataly Pavon-Avila was excellent, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, one run, and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2024. Juliana Spencer was another key player, going 1-for-4 with three runs and one double.
Meanwhile, it was close, but on Wednesday Hale Ray sidestepped Haddam-Killingworth for a 1-0 win.
Like Valley Regional, Hale Ray also got a great game from a two-way player: Lily Jahne. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out 16 over seven innings pitched. Jahne has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one run and one double.
Valley Regional's victory bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Hale Ray, their win bumped their record up to 8-1.
Friday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Valley Regional hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .322. However, it's not like Hale Ray struggles in that department as they've averaged .323. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Valley Regional suffered a grim 8-1 defeat to Hale Ray in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Can the Warriors avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
