After two games on the road, Metea Valley is heading back home. They will take on the Neuqua Valley Wildcats at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Given that the pair suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Metea Valley's hitters might be in the hot seat on Monday considering what happened against Minooka on Friday. They lost 10-0 to the Indians. Metea Valley has struggled against Minooka recently, as their matchup on Friday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Meanwhile, Neuqua Valley came up short against Oswego East on Friday and fell 9-4. Neuqua Valley has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Neuqua Valley got a good showing from Ava Drehs, who pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
At the plate, Nadia Casanova and Nalia Clifford did some serious damage despite the final result: Casanova scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances, while Clifford scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Metea Valley's loss dropped their record down to 12-11. As for Neuqua Valley, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-14.
Neuqua Valley's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Metea Valley has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .437. It's a different story for Neuqua Valley, though, as they've only averaged .330. Will they be able to contain Metea Valley's hitters? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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