Del Sol is 2-8 against Virgin Valley since April of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Dragons will head out to challenge the Bulldogs at 3:30 p.m. Del Sol has given up an average of 9.2 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Del Sol is headed into Thursday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Tuesday. They came up short against Moapa Valley, falling 12-2.
Meanwhile, Virgin Valley waltzed into their game on Wednesday with five straight wins... but they left with six. They skirted past the Pirates 5-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Bulldogs have posted since April 5, 2024.
Julia Leavitt spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on three hits.
On the hitting side, Ava Noel was a standout: she scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Davie Slack was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two RBI.
Virgin Valley pushed their record up to 15-5 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 16.0 runs over those games. As for Del Sol, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-6.
Del Sol might still be hurting after the 19-0 loss they got from Virgin Valley in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can the Dragons avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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