Skyhawks
| 04/10/25 vs Cactus | 8-4 |
| 04/08/25 @ Cactus | 7-2 |
| 04/04/25 vs Poston Butte | 8-5 |
| 04/02/25 @ Estrella Foothills | 3-1 |
| 04/01/25 @ Thunderbird | 16-1 |
| + 2 more games |
Deer Valley came tearing into Thursday's game with six straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8.2 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They came out on top against the Cactus Cobras by a score of 8-4. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 7-2 last Tuesday.
Deer Valley got a great performance from Gaven McDonald as he tossed 6.2 innings while giving up three earned runs off seven hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Marqelo Douglas, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Hunter Metz, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Deer Valley always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .515. They are a perfect 9-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Deer Valley pushed their record up to 13-8-1 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.8 runs on average over those games. As for Cactus, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-15 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Deer Valley will square off against rival Peoria at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Cactus is set to challenge their familiar foe Westview at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday.
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