Valley Union is 0-5 against Superior since April of 2016 but things could change on Saturday. The Blue Devils will host the Panthers at 2:00 p.m. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Valley Union is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Saturday. They beat El Capitan by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 6-3. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Blue Devils.
Dylan Mitchell
| 03/24/25 vs Benson | 7 |
| 04/23/25 vs St. David | 5 |
| 04/17/25 @ St. David | 2 |
| 03/31/25 @ Fort Thomas | 1 |
| 03/03/25 vs Duncan | 1 |
Dylan Mitchell was a major factor no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out seven over five innings pitched. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Valley Union is undefeated when he allows at most one earned run, but 1-5 otherwise. Mitchell was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Mitchell wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Moroney Flores, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one RBI. Yahir Luna was another, going 1-for-2 with two runs and one stolen base.
Meanwhile, Superior came into Saturday's contest having lost seven straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They put the hurt on Desert Heights Prep with a sharp 8-2 victory on Saturday. The Panthers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven games by six runs or more this season.
Superior's win bumped their record up to 9-14. As for Valley Union, their victory bumped their record up to 10-5.
Valley Union's speedy runners might be the difference in Saturday's matchup. The Blue Devils have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.9 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Superior, though, as they've been averaging only 1.4 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Valley Union continue to outrun the ball?
Valley Union couldn't quite get it done against Superior when the teams last played back in March of 2019 as they fell 3-0. Will the Blue Devils have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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