The Presentation Panthers will head out to face off against the Valley Christian Warriors at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Presentation has struggled recently with six losses in a row, while Valley Christian will arrive with three straight victories.
Presentation lost 25-1 to Archbishop Mitty on Thursday.
Stella Mancuso made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-2.
Meanwhile, Valley Christian hadn't done well against Archbishop Mitty recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Warriors skirted past the Monarchs 2-1.
Melody Gonzales looked comfortable as she tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 14 consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Charlotte Coney, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. That home run marked the first that she launched this season.
Valley Christian's record is now 12-3. As for Presentation, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-9.
Tuesday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Presentation hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .328. However, it's not like Valley Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .366. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Presentation came up short against Valley Christian in their previous meeting back in April of 2024, falling 7-2. Can the Panthers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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