Softball Preview: Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences Vipers vs. Northridge Academy Pumas
Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences is 1-9 against Northridge Academy since April of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences Vipers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Northridge Academy Pumas at 2:30 p.m. Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences will be looking to keep their six-game home win streak alive.
Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences will make a triumphant return home after picking up their first road win of the season at Northridge Academy expense on Wednesday. Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences lost 14-3 to Northridge Academy. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences has scored all season.
For Northridge Academy's part, Mackenzie Eaton made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 13 batters over six innings while giving up three earned runs off seven hits (and not a single walk). Eaton has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive pitching appearances. Eaton was also big at the plate, going 3-for-5 with a home run, two stolen bases, and five RBI.
In other batting news, Northridge Academy got a massive performance out of Val Montes, who went 5-for-5 with three runs and three doubles. Another player making a difference was Alondra Laguna, who scored three runs while going 3-for-3.
Having lost for the first time this season, Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences fell to 11-1. As for Northridge Academy, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 14-7.
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