The Orange Vista Coyotes will square off against the Apple Valley Sun Devils at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Orange Vista has given up an average of 6.8 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
Orange Vista lost 12-2 to Indio on Friday. The match marked the Coyotes' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Apple Valley). They were the clear victor by an 18-2 margin over Victor Valley on Monday. The Sun Devils haven't had any issues with the Jackrabbits recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive victory against them.
LIZA LOZANO and MAKAYLEE CERF made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, LOZANO struck out six batters over 3.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. Meanwhile, CERF tossed 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. At bat, LOZANO scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4, while CERF scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Apple Valley got a massive performance out of MADISON BUZZARD, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. BROOKE JOHNSON was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.
Apple Valley lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. That's the most home runs they've posted since back in April of 2024.
Apple Valley's win bumped their record up to 6-3-1. As for Orange Vista, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-4 record this season.
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