Vikings
| 04/22/25 @ Chico | 14-11 |
| 04/15/25 vs Roseville | 7-1 |
| 04/15/25 vs Antelope | 10-0 |
| 04/14/25 vs McQueen | 12-3 |
| 04/10/25 vs Foothill | 10-2 |
| + 4 more games |
Pleasant Valley has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 3.9 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Tuesday. They came out on top against the Chico Panthers by a score of 14-11. The win was nothing new for the Vikings as they're now sitting on nine straight.
Alissa Snipes made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over 3.1 innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off only two hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. What's more, she posted two doubles, the most she's had since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, Pleasant Valley let Carisma Ta'Amai and Lily Thurman run wild. Ta'Amai went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI, while Thurman fired off two home runs, three runs, and three RBI while going 3-for-4. Those two home runs gave Thurman a new career-high.
Pleasant Valley kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 4.9 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 contests they've averaged 11.2.
Pleasant Valley pushed their record up to 14-5-1 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.0 runs over those games. As for Chico, their defeat was their first in the league, dropping their league record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 7-8.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Pleasant Valley will face off against rival Enterprise at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Chico is set to take on their familiar foe Foothill at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Panthers 3.7, the Cougars 3.2) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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