Rancocas Valley proved they can win big on Monday (they won by 13) and on Wednesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They had just enough and edged out the Cherry Hill West Lions 8-7. That's more bragging rights for the Red Devils, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Gianna Simone made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over four innings pitched. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double. That's the most hits she has posted over her last eight games.
Noelle Bocchino
| 04/30/25 vs Cherry Hill West | 3 |
| 04/21/25 @ Timber Creek Regional | 2 |
| 04/25/25 @ Hammonton | 1 |
| 04/15/25 @ Cherokee | 1 |
| 04/10/25 vs Lenape | 1 |
In other batting news, Rancocas Valley got a massive performance out of Noelle Bocchino, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with three RBI and one run. Those three RBI gave Bocchino a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Kaitlyn Dick, who went 3-for-4 with two doubles, one run, and one RBI.
Rancocas Valley always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .588. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Cherry Hill West only posted an OBP of .382.
Rancocas Valley has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-4 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.0 runs over those games. As for Cherry Hill West, they moved to 8-6 with that loss, which also ended their five-game winning streak.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Rancocas Valley will welcome Clearview at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Red Devils 3.3, the Pioneers 3.7) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Cherry Hill West, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against West Deptford at 6:00 p.m. The last four games the Eagles have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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