The Luis Valdez Leadership Academy Lions will face off against the Summit Shasta Black Bears at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Luis Valdez Leadership Academy is looking for their season's first win.
Luis Valdez Leadership Academy is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They lost 27-12 to El Primero on Friday.
Valerie Flores led a balanced group of hitters, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Nicole Lopez, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, while Summit Shasta put up plenty of runs on Monday, the same can't be said for KIPP San Jose Collegiate. The Black Bears were the clear victors by a 13-0 margin over the Wolfpack. The victory continues a trend for the Black Bears in their matchups with the Wolfpack: they've now won seven in a row.
Nani Ochoa made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out 12 over 4.1 innings pitched. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than ten strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with two runs.
In other batting news, Aliana Escobar Medrano was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. That stolen base marked the first that she has snagged this season. Keira Wu was another key player, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with three runs and one RBI.
Luis Valdez Leadership Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Summit Shasta, their win bumped their record up to 4-2.
Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Luis Valdez Leadership Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .481. However, it's not like Summit Shasta struggles in that department as they've averaged .561. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Luis Valdez Leadership Academy might still be hurting after the 23-8 loss they got from Summit Shasta in their previous matchup last Friday. Will the Lions have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
