Softball Preview: Valley Park Hawks vs. Jefferson Blue Jays
The Valley Park Hawks are packing up and heading out on the road for their first away game this season. they take on the Jefferson Blue Jays at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Valley Park is headed out to face Jefferson after opening their season at home and giving their fans just what they were looking for. Valley Park put the hurt on Maplewood-Richmond Heights with a sharp 21-6 win on Tuesday.
Adison Durbin was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Durbin was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI.
In other batting news, Charley Perkins was incredible, going 4-for-4 with a home run, seven RBI, and two doubles. The team also got some help courtesy of Peyton Whitney, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs, a triple, and an RBI.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Jefferson). They blew past Cuba 18-2 on Tuesday. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded the Blue Jays with their most commanding win of the season.
Valley Park was able to grind out a solid victory over Jefferson in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, winning 10-7. The rematch might be a little tougher for Valley Park since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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