Gators
| 03/22/25 vs Sultana | 12 |
| 03/22/25 vs Sultana | 4 |
| 03/15/25 vs Skyline | 12 |
| 03/15/25 vs Kearns | 13 |
| 03/14/25 vs Mountain View | 10 |
| + 8 more games |
The Green Valley Gators will take on the Palo Verde Panthers at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Green Valley is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.5 runs per game this season.
Green Valley made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Sultana, but they still couldn't quite topple them. Green Valley blew past Sultana 12-2 on Saturday. The result was nothing new for the Gators, who have now won six games by six runs or more so far this season.
Mia Mor Hernandez made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 12 batters over 5.2 innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits. That's the fewest hits she has allowed over her last six matches. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
In other batting news, Green Valley got a massive performance out of Lyla Baxter, who went 2-for-4 with four RBI, one triple, and one run. Another player making a difference was Lauryn Galvin, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4.
Green Valley kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 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.
Meanwhile, Palo Verde faced Bishop Gorman in a battle between two of the state's top teams last Friday. Palo Verde walked away with a 7-4 win over Bishop Gorman. The victory was just business as usual for the Panthers, who after five games remain undefeated this season.
Ava Koenig spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Taylor Johns, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Mya Bartlett, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Palo Verde pushed their record up to 5-0 with the win, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Green Valley, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 8-5 record this season.
Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Green Valley has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .521. However, it's not like Palo Verde struggles in that department as they've averaged .449. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Green Valley skirted past Palo Verde 11-10 in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Does Green Valley have another victory up their sleeve, or will Palo Verde turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
