Apple Valley is 0-10 against Farmington since May of 2017 but things could change on Thursday. The Eagles will look to defend their home field against the Tigers at 4:30 p.m.
Apple Valley is headed into Thursday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their sixth straight game dating back to last season on Wednesday. They took a 5-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of Lakeville North.
Amelia Duran
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Amelia Duran spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and four unearned) runs on seven hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Apple Valley saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ginny Gores, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base. Gores 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.
Meanwhile, Farmington put another one in the bag on Wednesday to keep their perfect season alive. Everything went their way against Lakeville South as they made off with a 12-1 win. Fans of the Tigers have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 6+ runs.
Farmington also let their pitcher toss all six innings played and she was also dialed-in: Olivia Peterson gave up only one earned run on 11 hits and racked up six Ks.
At the plate, Farmington let Lila Johannsen and Ellie Peterson run wild. Johannsen went a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI and one double, while Peterson scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Reagan Redman was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-2.
Farmington 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 every time they've taken the field this season.
Apple Valley's defeat dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Farmington, they pushed their record up to 3-0 with the victory, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season.
Apple Valley might still be hurting after the 10-2 loss they got from Farmington in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Will the Eagles have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
