The Valley Park Hawks will face off against the Incarnate Word Academy Red Knights at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Valley Park is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season.
Valley Park had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 15-run drubbing they dealt Maplewood-Richmond Heights on Friday. The Hawks blew past the Blue Devils 19-4. The Hawks haven't had any issues with the Blue Devils recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive win against them.
Alivia Robison was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with five RBI, two runs, and one double. That's the most runs she has posted since back in September of 2024. Another player making a difference was Adison Durbin, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, two RBI, and one double.
Valley Park always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .700. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, Incarnate Word Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They came up short against Notre Dame, falling 11-1.
The victory got Valley Park back to even at 9-9. As for Incarnate Word Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 11-13.
Monday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Valley Park hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .315. However, it's not like Incarnate Word Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .365. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Valley Park couldn't quite get it done against Incarnate Word Academy when the teams last played back in October of 2024 as they fell 3-0. Will the Hawks have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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