The Van Nuys Wolves will venture away from home to square off against the Golden Valley Grizzlies at 3:00 p.m. on Monday. Van Nuys has given up an average of 11.6 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
Van Nuys made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Panorama, but they still couldn't quite topple them. Everything went Van Nuys' way against Panorama on Wednesday as Van Nuys made off with a 23-11 victory. The Wolves' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Isabella Espinoza was incredible, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances with two stolen bases, five RBI, and three runs. She also hit a double, marking her first of the season. Angelina Volpe was another key player, scoring four runs and stealing Three bases. while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.
Van Nuys always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .775. The last time their OBP was this high was since the start of last season.
Meanwhile, Golden Valley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They lost 15-3 to Hart.
Rohan Elhamamsy made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base and one double. The team also got some help courtesy of Emma Valenzuela, who scored two runs while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
Golden Valley's defeat dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Van Nuys, their win ended a seven-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-3.
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