For the second straight game, Valley Vista will face off against West Point. The Monsoon will be playing at home against the Dragons at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Having struggled with five losses in a row, Valley Vista turned things around against West Point on Tuesday. They came out on top against the Dragons by a score of 8-3.
Braden Johnson
| 04/08/25 @ West Point | 4 |
| 04/01/25 vs Apollo | 3 |
| 03/24/25 @ Westwood | 3 |
| 03/19/25 vs Pinnacle | 7 |
Braden Johnson made a splash while hitting and pitching. He pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. What's more, he posted four strikeouts, the most he's had over his last four contests. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Elias Garza, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-5. Another player making a difference was Rylie Hanson, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
West Point is on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-11-1. As for Valley Vista, their win was their first in the region, bumping their region record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 7-10.
Valley Vista's speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's match. The Monsoon have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.5 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for West Point, though, as they've been averaging only 1.1 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Valley Vista continue to outrun the ball? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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