Valley came out on top against Bernalillo on Friday thanks in part to the team's impressive nine-run fifth inning. The Vikings walked away with a 13-8 victory over the Spartans. The win continues a trend for the Vikings in their matchups with the Spartans: they've now won three in a row.
Estevan Fernandez tossed a big game, tossing six innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits.
Anthony Chavez
| 05/02/25 @ Bernalillo | 6 |
| 03/12/25 vs Atrisco Heritage Academy | 4 |
| 03/11/25 vs St. Pius X | 4 |
| 04/15/25 vs Bernalillo | 3 |
| 04/29/25 vs Del Norte | 1 |
| + 5 more games |
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Anthony Chavez, who fired off two home runs and six RBI while going 3-for-4. Valley is undefeated when Chavez posts three or more RBI, but 9-13 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Jayden Martinez, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with three runs, two doubles, and one stolen base.
Valley lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
The victory got Valley back to even at 13-13. As for Bernalillo, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last nine matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-14 record this season.
As of now, neither Valley nor Bernalillo have any future games scheduled.
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