For the second straight game, Mater Academy East Las Vegas will face off against Virgin Valley. The Knights will be playing in front of their home fans against the Bulldogs at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Mater Academy East Las Vegas is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.1 runs per game this season.
Tuesday just wasn't the day for Mater Academy East Las Vegas' offense. They lost 7-0 to Virgin Valley on Tuesday. Having soared to a lofty 17 runs in the game before, the Knights' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
For Virgin Valley's part, the team relied heavily on Mason Montoya, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. What's more, Montoya posted two RBI, the most he's had since back in April. Koby Perry was another key player, earning three stolen bases.
The victory was the seventh in a row for Virgin Valley, bringing their record up to 19-8-1. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.7 runs over those games. As for Mater Academy East Las Vegas, their loss dropped their record down to 14-9.
Thursday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Mater Academy East Las Vegas hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .318. However, it's not like Virgin Valley struggles in that department as they've averaged .336. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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