Big Valley Christian hasn't had much luck against Bret Harte recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Lions will take on the Bullfrogs at 4:00 p.m. Big Valley Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season.
Big Valley Christian gave up the first runs on Friday, but they didn't let that get them down. They walked away with an 8-5 win over Riverbank. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Lions.
Madyx Mitchell
| 04/25/25 @ Riverbank | 0 |
| 04/22/25 vs Riverbank | 2 |
| 04/17/25 vs Linden | 2 |
| 04/15/25 @ Linden | 1 |
| 04/10/25 vs Summerville | 2 |
Madyx Mitchell made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed seven innings while giving up five earned runs off seven hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Kailey Rivera was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March of 2024. Brynn MacWilliams also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Big Valley Christian kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in six consecutive matches.
Meanwhile, Bret Harte was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They came up short against Linden, falling 12-5.
Rylee Banks was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. Another player making a difference was Mariah Colwell, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and one run.
Bret Harte's defeat dropped their record down to 6-9. As for Big Valley Christian, their record now sits at 9-15.
Bret Harte's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Big Valley Christian hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .319. It's a different story for Bret Harte, though, as they've only averaged .224. Will they be able to contain Big Valley Christian's hitters?
Big Valley Christian couldn't quite get it done against Bret Harte in their previous matchup back in March as they fell 8-5. Can the Lions avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
