Silver Valley had lost 11 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 0-8 to make it 12. They fell just short of the Lucerne Valley Mustangs by a score of 8-7. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Trojans of the 20-3 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
Lucerne Valley's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-9. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory they have posted since March 11, 2024.
For Lucerne Valley's part, Genesis Ayala spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and four unearned) runs on six hits and racked up ten Ks. Those ten strikeouts set a new season-high mark for Ayala.
At the plate, Lucerne Valley let Amaya Kelly and Ashlyn Mctiernan run wild. Kelly went 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI, while Mctiernan got on base in all three of her plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs. Chloe Evans also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Coincidentally, Silver Valley and Lucerne Valley will both be playing Academy of Careers & Exploration the next time they take the field. The Trojans will head out to face the Eagle at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, while the Mustangs will host them at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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