The Long Beach Poly Jackrabbits will venture away from home to face off against the Valley Christian Defenders at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Tuesday, Long Beach Poly beat North 5-1. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Jackrabbits.
Isabella Cisneros spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on two hits and racked up ten Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Janelle Morris, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI and one double. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024. Bailey Holder was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Valley Christian put another one in the bag on Saturday to keep their perfect season alive. They were the clear victor by a 16-1 margin over Mayfair. That looming 16-1 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Defenders yet this season.
Rachel Zhang looked comfortable as she pitched four innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one earned run any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Valley Christian got a massive performance out of Molly Douglas, who went 1-for-2 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. Brianna Ramirez also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Valley Christian was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .444. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .368 or higher in three consecutive contests.
Long Beach Poly now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Valley Christian, their record now sits at 6-0.
Tuesday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Long Beach Poly hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .343. However, it's not like Valley Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .421. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Long Beach Poly beat Valley Christian 12-7 in their previous matchup back in February of 2024. Will Long Beach Poly repeat their success, or does Valley Christian have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
