For the first time this season, Katella will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will head out to challenge the Valencia Tigers at 3:15 p.m. on Friday. Katella has given up an average of 8.7 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Katella lost 13-3 to Corona on Wednesday.
Krystal Barrios made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Valencia, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Monday. They came out on top against Buena Park by a score of 5-2 on Wednesday.
Katelynn Hildreth spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on five hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Valencia let Lucy Ann Enomoto and Sophia Avina run wild. Enomoto scored a run while going 2-for-3, while Avina went 1-for-4 with one home run. That home run marked the first that Avina launched this season. Aliza Mindiola was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one double and one RBI.
Valencia kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are 6-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Katella now has a losing record of 6-7. As for Valencia, their record now sits at 6-10.
Everything went Katella's way against Valencia in their previous matchup back in March of 2023, as Katella made off with a 10-3 win. Will the Knights repeat their success, or do the Tigers have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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