On Thursday, Deer Valley never let their opponents score. They were the clear victor by a 12-0 margin over the American Leadership Academy - Gilbert North Eagles. The win made it back-to-back victories for Deer Valley.
Aubrey Leyba made a big impact no matter where she played. She kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out six over five innings pitched. Leyba was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Leila Hermosillo, who went 1-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI. She is on a roll when it comes to triples, as she's now hit at least one in the last three games she's played. Avyanah Seely was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Deer Valley's victory bumped their record up to 7-8. As for American Leadership Academy - Gilbert North, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-9.
Deer Valley has the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Estrella Foothills at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. Deer Valley will be hoping to continue their four-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last. As for American Leadership Academy - Gilbert North, they will head out on the road to square off against American Leadership Academy at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. American Leadership Academy - Gilbert North has given up an average of 12 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
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