The Valencia Tigers will take on the Calvary Chapel Eagles at 3:15 p.m. on Friday. Valencia is coming into the contest hot, having won their last six games.
On Wednesday, Valencia earned a 7-4 win over Katella.
Isabella Goulet looked comfortable as she tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
Cadence Ledbetter
| 04/23/25 vs Katella | 4 |
| 04/21/25 vs Anaheim | 3 |
| 04/09/25 @ Calvary Chapel | 3 |
| 03/22/25 vs Foothill | 3 |
| 02/26/25 @ Westminster | 3 |
At the plate, Valencia got a massive performance out of Cadence Ledbetter, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Those four hits gave Ledbetter a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Sophia Avina, who went 1-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Valencia hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters in 11 consecutive games.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Calvary Chapel). They put the hurt on Laguna Hills with a sharp 20-6 victory on Wednesday. The win was some much needed relief for the Eagles as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
Michelle Sisunik made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Bella Bos, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with one home run, five RBI, and three runs. She is also on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played. Arianna Gonzalez was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI.
Valencia now has a winning record of 11-10. As for Calvary Chapel, their victory bumped their record up to 5-12.
Calvary Chapel's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Valencia hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .364. It's a different story for Calvary Chapel, though, as they've only averaged .253. Will they be able to contain Valencia's hitters?
Valencia took their win against Calvary Chapel when the teams last played two weeks ago by a conclusive 21-7 score. Do the Tigers have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Eagles turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
