The Deer Valley Wolverines will face off against the Concord Bears at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Wednesday just wasn't the day for Deer Valley's offense. They came up short against Miramonte on Wednesday, falling 13-0. Having soared to a lofty 25 runs in the game before, the Wolverines' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Concord couldn't beat Novato on Thursday even though they stacked five runs on them in the first inning. The Bears lost 21-5 to the Hornets. The Bears haven't had much luck with the Hornets recently, as the team has come up short the last three times they've met.
Concord saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kendal Schaefer, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double. Mia Tellez also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Deer Valley's loss dropped their record down to 5-3. As for Concord, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-4.
Monday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Deer Valley has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .649. However, it's not like Concord struggles in that department as they've averaged .540. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Deer Valley might still be hurting after the 18-5 loss they got from Concord in their previous matchup back in March of 2024. Can the Wolverines avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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