The Troy Warriors will challenge the Valencia Tigers at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Troy lost a heartbreaker the last time they played Ocean View, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Friday's match. Troy blew past Ocean View 17-4 on Friday. The Warriors' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, Valencia posted their closest win since April 15, 2024 on Friday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past Trabuco Hills 7-5.
Rihanna Smith was incredible, going 4-for-6 with three doubles and three RBI. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Lauren Kim was another key player, scoring two runs while going 3-for-6.
Smith wasn't the only one working in the hit department: Valencia kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Valencia's win bumped their record up to 2-5. As for Troy, their victory bumped their record up to 2-7.
Troy couldn't quite finish off Valencia in their previous meeting back in April of 2024 and fell 4-2. Will Troy 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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