For the first time this season, Moreno Valley will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup on Thursday. They will head out on the road to face off against the Canyon Springs Cougars at 3:00 p.m. Moreno Valley has given up an average of 9 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
Things were looking good for Moreno Valley after they put the first points on the board on Tuesday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They lost 13-6 to Corona.
Mia Licon and Marissa Martinez stepped up to the plate in a big way. Licon went 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and one double, while Martinez scored two runs and stole Two bases. while going 3-for-3. The dominant performance also gave Martinez a new career-high in doubles (two). Another player making a difference was Sophia Miramontes, who scored two runs and stole Three bases. while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, everything went Canyon Springs' way against San Jacinto Valley Academy on Monday as Canyon Springs made off with a 14-1 victory. The Cougars might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six contests by seven runs or more this season.
The win made it two in a row for Canyon Springs and bumps their season record up to 9-1. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 11.5 runs. As for Moreno Valley, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season.
Moreno Valley might still be hurting after the 13-0 loss they got from Canyon Springs when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Can Moreno Valley avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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