West Valley is preparing for their first league matchup of the season on Thursday. They will head out on the road to square off against the Citrus Hill Hawks at 3:15 p.m. West Valley has given up an average of 7.8 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
West Valley is headed into Thursday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Wednesday. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 15-13 heartbreaker at the hands of Big Bear. While the Mustangs didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Bears 4-0 in the first period.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Citrus Hill, who bounced back after a loss on the road on March 4th. They skirted past Indian Springs 8-6. The win continues a trend for the Hawks in their matchups with the COYOTES: they've now won three in a row.
Tatum Pino was a major factor no matter where she played. She tossed 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Julissa Sandoval was excellent, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI. Julia Gil also deserves some recognition as she got her first hits of the season.
Citrus Hill now has a winning record of 4-3. As for West Valley, their loss dropped their record down to 1-3.
West Valley came out on top in a nail-biter against Citrus Hill when the teams last played back in April of 2024, sneaking past 18-17. Does West Valley have another victory up their sleeve, or will Citrus Hill turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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