For the first time this season, Valencia will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup on Wednesday. They will venture away from home to challenge the Hart Hawks at 3:30 p.m. Valencia is coming into the match on a three-game losing streak.
Things were looking good for Valencia after they put the first points on the board on Saturday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They took a 6-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of Sylmar. The game marked the Vikings' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Dexton Otton
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Valencia got a good showing from Dexton Otton, who pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Otton has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, Valencia saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Tyler Wertz, who went 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI. Lincoln Hunt also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Meanwhile, Hart beat El Camino Real 7-2 on Saturday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Hawks.
Mason Cummings looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Hart is 2-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 2-3 otherwise.
On the hitting side, Jaiden Chathle was a standout: he scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2. Ryder Frithsmith was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Valencia's loss dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Hart, the victory got them back to even at 4-4.
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