Valor Academy extended their losing streak to four on Monday, dropping them down to 0-4. They came up short against the Valley Oaks CES Wildcats, falling 12-2. Valor Academy was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Valley Oaks CES apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2025.
As for Valley Oaks CES, their win ended an eight-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-3. The high-scoring effort was just what they needed considering they were shut out in their previous game.
For Valley Oaks CES' part, Andre Zuniga and Miguel Hernandez were major factors while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Zuniga tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Hernandez struck out nine batters over four innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. At bat, Zuniga went 1-for-4 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI, while Hernandez went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three stolen bases, and three runs. Those three hits gave Hernandez a new career-high.
In other batting news, Chris Olvera was incredible, going a perfect 2-for-2 with four stolen bases, two runs, and one double. Olvera is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's snagged at least two every time he's taken the field this season. Eddie Palacios was another key player, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with three stolen bases and three runs.
Valor Academy didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 15-7 loss against Community Charter on the 9th. As for Valley Oaks CES, they have also already played their next contest, a 7-5 defeat against Triumph Charter on the 9th.
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