After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Alhambra, Monte Vista was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Dougherty Valley Wildcats and snuck past 4-2. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Monte Vista also won the last time the pair played back in May of 2023.
Samantha Kaiman tossed a big game, striking out nine batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Sophia Leyden, who scored a run while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Ella Stolarzyk, who went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
On Dougherty Valley's side, Alexa Yeung was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she pitched five innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits (she also only allowed one walk).
At the plate, Katie Osborn made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Mylia Perez was another key contributor, going 2-for-2 with a triple and two RBI.
Monte Vista's win bumped their record up to 3-4. As for Dougherty Valley, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season.
Monte Vista will head out on the road to take on San Ramon Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. San Ramon Valley's pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so Monte Vista's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Dougherty Valley, they will be playing in front of their home fans against San Leandro at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. San Leandro will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Dougherty Valley surely won't give up without a fight.
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