Citrus Hill is 9-1 against West Valley since March of 2020, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Citrus Hill Hawks will head out on the road to challenge the West Valley Mustangs at 3:30 p.m. The last three games Citrus Hill has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Last Thursday, it was a hard-fought game, but Citrus Hill had to settle for a 4-3 loss against Tahquitz.
Citrus Hill got a good showing from Nicholas Munoz, who tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk).
At the plate, Citrus Hill saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kahlil Ware, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, West Valley fell victim to San Jacinto and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They fell just short of the Tigers by a score of 1-0.
Caden Bridwell spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just one earned run on six hits and racked up eight Ks.
Citrus Hill's defeat dropped their record down to 6-4. As for West Valley, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-7 record this season.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Citrus Hill has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.8 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like West Valley struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.9 strikeouts per game. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Citrus Hill beat West Valley 7-2 in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Citrus Hill since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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