After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Lakeview Charter, Valor Academy was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 9-8 win over the Valley Oaks CES Vanguards. Valor Academy hasn't had any issues with Valley Oaks CES recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive victory against them.
Daniel Silva was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off nine hits (and only one walk). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. He also put up a double, which was his first of the season.
In other batting news, Johnny Hughes was a standout: he scored three runs and stole six bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Samuel Herrejon was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing five bases while going 2-for-3.
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| 04/04/25 - Home | 9-8 W |
| 04/29/24 - Home | 12-2 W |
| 04/04/24 - Away | 16-4 W |
| 03/27/19 - Away | 22-0 W |
| 05/10/18 - Home | 20-3 W |
| 04/25/18 - Away | 17-2 W |
Valor Academy's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Valley Oaks CES, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 3-2.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Valor Academy will challenge rival Community Charter at 2:00 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Valley Oaks CES is set to face off against their familiar foe Triumph Charter at 3:00 p.m. on Monday.
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