The Valencia Tigers will venture away from home to take on the Troy Warriors at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Troy took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Valencia, who comes in off a win.
Valencia took a seven-run defeat the last time they faced off against Katella, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Tigers had just enough and edged out the Knights 9-8. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Tigers.
Lucy Ann Enomoto
| 04/04/25 vs Katella | 4 |
| 03/17/25 @ Ocean View | 3 |
| 04/02/25 vs Buena Park | 2 |
| 03/29/25 vs Warren | 2 |
| 03/28/25 @ Laguna Hills | 2 |
Valencia let Elizabeth Nunez and Lucy Ann Enomoto run wild. Nunez scored two runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4, while Enomoto scored a run while going 4-for-5. Those four hits gave Enomoto a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Sophia Avina, who scored a run while going 2-for-5.
They weren't the only one making solid contact: Valencia kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 20 hits. They are 7-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Meanwhile, after a string of three wins, Troy's good fortune finally ran out on Thursday. They came up short against Brea Olinda, falling 12-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Warriors have suffered since February 16, 2024.
Valencia's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-10. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.3 runs over those games. As for Troy, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-9.
Valencia came out on top in a nail-biter against Troy when the teams last played back in April of 2024, sneaking past 4-2. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Tigers 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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