Deer Valley hasn't had much luck against Estrella Foothills recently, but that could start to change on Monday. Deer Valley will look to defend their home field against Estrella Foothills at 3:45 p.m. Deer Valley is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
Deer Valley was handed a heart-breaking two-run defeat in their last match, but they sure didn't let that happen against Westview on Thursday. Deer Valley blew past Westview 16-1. The Skyhawks haven't had any issues with the Knights recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive victory against them.
Owen Boyer looked comfortable as he tossed four innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. He has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.
Max Weaver
| 03/25/25 @ Westview | 4 |
| 03/27/25 vs Westview | 3 |
| 03/17/25 vs Moon Valley | 3 |
| 03/18/25 vs Elizabeth | 2 |
| 03/19/25 vs Pomona | 1 |
| + 2 more games |
At the plate, Max Weaver was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. He is becoming a predictor of Deer Valley's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 3-1 (and 4-7-1 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Hunter Metz, who scored two runs while going 2-for-2.
Deer Valley hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post two or more strikeouts.
Meanwhile, Estrella Foothills fought the good fight in their extra-innings contest against Cibola on Friday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Raiders by a score of 3-2. The Wolves' loss signaled the end of their four-game winning streak.
Devin Kriley put in work while hitting and pitching. He struck out six batters over six innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. Kriley was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with one stolen base. Those three hits gave him a new career-high.
Kriley wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Tanner Medina, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Deer Valley's win bumped their record up to 7-8-1. As for Estrella Foothills, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-5.
Both the two teams just can't seem to miss. Deer Valley has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.3 hits per game. However, it's not like Estrella Foothills struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 4.2 hits. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Deer Valley might still be hurting after the 13-0 loss they got from Estrella Foothills when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Will Deer Valley 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 baseball content.
