Everett Alvarez has won six straight games at home (dating back to last season), while Scotts Valley has won six straight on the road, but those streaks won't matter much on Tuesday. It'll be a Battle of the Birds when Everett Alvarez Eagles face off against Scotts Valley Falcons at 4:30 p.m. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Tuesday, Everett Alvarez needed a bit of extra time to put away Alisal. They came out on top against the Trojans by a score of 6-2.
Dani Amendola
| 03/11/25 @ Alisal | 15 |
| 02/27/25 vs San Lorenzo Valley | 14 |
| 04/30/24 vs Stevenson | 14 |
| 02/21/24 vs Wilcox | 14 |
| 03/08/25 @ Rancho Cotate | 13 |
Dani Amendola made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 15 batters over nine innings while giving up just two earned runs off seven hits (and only one walk). Those 15 strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-5 with two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Michelle Wallace, who scored two runs while going 3-for-5. Another player making a difference was Alexia Meza, who scored a run while going 3-for-3.
Everett Alvarez kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits in three consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Scotts Valley got the win against Leland on Tuesday by a conclusive 12-3. Considering the Falcons have won five games by more than eight runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Like Everett Alvarez, Scotts Valley also got a great game from a two-way player: Chloe Kent. She pitched 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Kent was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in two of her five plate appearances. She is 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.
In other pitching news, Sofie Seese looked comfortable as she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than one earned run any time she's pitched this season.
Back at the plate, Scotts Valley got a massive performance out of Taylor Wilson, who scored three runs while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Gracie Delgado, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Everett Alvarez's win bumped their record up to 5-3. As for Scotts Valley, their victory bumped their record up to 6-2.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Everett Alvarez has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 9.5 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Scotts Valley struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.2 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Everything went Everett Alvarez's way against Scotts Valley when the teams last played back in March of 2016, as Everett Alvarez made off with an 11-0 win. Will Everett Alvarez repeat their success, or does Scotts Valley have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
