Mount View had lost nine straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 0-5 to make it ten. They came up short against the Mountain Valley Falcons, falling 12-2. If the Mustangs were looking for revenge after losing 10-4 to the Falcons when the teams met back in May of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Emily Richards was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one triple and one run. Bailey Cartier also deserves some recognition as she got her first hit of the season.
As for Mountain Valley, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 6-1. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.0 runs over those games.
On Mountain Valley's side, Addison Libby spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on five hits. Libby has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Ali Mazza was a standout: she got on base in four of her five plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Maddy Brown, who went 1-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple.
Coming up, Mount View will take on St. Dominic at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Mustangs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Saints have averaged an impressive 11.3 runs per game this season. As for Mountain Valley, they will challenge Mount Abram at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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