Baseball Game Preview: Paradise Valley Trojans vs. Willow Canyon Wildcats

By Team Reports Apr 6, 2024, 9:27pm

Baseball Preview: Paradise Valley Trojans vs. Willow Canyon Wildcats

The Paradise Valley Trojans will be playing at home against the Willow Canyon Wildcats at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Paradise Valley is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.9 runs per game this season.

Paradise Valley put the finishing touches on their seventh blowout victory of the season on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 9-1 margin over Willow Canyon. The victory was just what Paradise Valley needed coming off of a 13-1 loss in their prior match.

Tommy Marshall tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and only two hits while striking out eight over five innings pitched.

At the plate, Adair Ortiz was incredible, going 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and a double. Jakob Kawar was another key contributor, scoring three runs while getting on base in two of his five plate appearances.

Paradise Valley's win bumped their record up to 13-8. As for Willow Canyon, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-16.

Willow Canyon's pitching crew has a tough task ahead of them: Paradise Valley has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .439. It's a different story for Willow Canyon, though, as they've only averaged .338. Will they be able to contain Paradise Valley's hitters? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.

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