Trojans
| 03/28/25 @ Apache Junction | 28 |
| 04/23/25 vs Apache Junction | 25 |
| 04/02/25 vs Gilbert Christian | 21 |
| 03/06/25 @ Globe | 17 |
| 04/15/25 vs Seton Catholic | 15 |
There's no place like home for Valley Christian, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Monday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Apache Junction Prospectors a 25-0 shutout on Wednesday. The result was nothing new for the Trojans, who have now won 14 games by six runs or more so far this season.
Taya Clausen made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 11 over four innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 12 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with three RBI and one double.
In other batting news, Libby Juist was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with four runs, two stolen bases, and two RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March. Maddy Harmon also deserves some recognition as she launched her first home run of the season.
Valley Christian kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least ten hits in seven consecutive matchups.
Valley Christian is on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 11 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 22-3-1 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.9 runs over those games. As for Apache Junction, they are on a 14-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-14.
Coming up, Valley Christian will be playing at home against Crismon at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Rattlers will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something the Trojans surely won't give up without a fight. As for Apache Junction, they will take on Combs at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. The Coyotes have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 15.17 runs per game on average), something the Prospectors will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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