Valley Christian is 7-1 against Benjamin Franklin since March of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Wednesday. The Valley Christian Trojans will look to defend their home field against the Benjamin Franklin Chargers at 6:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Valley Christian had already won three in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 11 runs), and they went ahead and made it four on Tuesday. They put the hurt on the Warriors with a sharp 17-1 win.
Leigha Kremlacek made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 11 batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and only one walk). Kremlacek was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Kat Hanson was a standout: she scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen two or more in the last three games she's played. Bree Hanzal was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3.
Meanwhile, Benjamin Franklin scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 26-6 margin over San Tan Foothills. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded Benjamin Franklin with their most commanding win of the season.
Valley Christian's victory was their 12th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 15-2. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.1 runs per game. As for Benjamin Franklin, their win ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 9-8.
Valley Christian took their victory against Benjamin Franklin in their previous meeting back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 16-1. Does Valley Christian have another victory up their sleeve, or will Benjamin Franklin turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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