Softball Preview: Phoenix Christian Cougars vs. Round Valley Elks
Phoenix Christian is on a five-game streak of home wins, while Round Valley is on a three-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Phoenix Christian Cougars will take on the Round Valley Elks at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Phoenix Christian put the finishing touches on their 11th blowout victory of the season on Thursday. They blew past Glendale Prep Academy 13-3.
Rebekah Van Sant made a splash no matter where she played. She pitched five innings while giving up three earned runs off only two hits. Van Sant has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Van Sant was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Phoenix Christian got a big performance out of Jacky Vega, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3. Hannah Fisher was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Round Valley had just enough and edged Winslow out 11-9 on Monday.
Round Valley let Kelci Walker and Taizly Newman loose on the outfield. Walker scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5, while Newman scored two runs while going 4-for-5. Another player making a difference was Lauren Bates, who scored a run while going 2-for-5.
Phoenix Christian is on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last 11 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 12-4-1 record this season. As for Round Valley, their win bumped their record up to 20-6.
Tuesday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Phoenix Christian has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .463. However, it's not like Round Valley struggles in that department as they've averaged .493. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Phoenix Christian suffered a grim 10-0 defeat to Round Valley in their previous meeting back in May of 2022. Will Phoenix Christian 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.
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