El Capitan hadn't done well against Valhalla recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Vaqueros walked away with a 5-2 win over the Norsemen. The victory continues a trend for the Vaqueros in their matchups with the Norsemen: they've now won three in a row.
Makenna Burton spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on six hits and racked up six Ks.
Isabella Farris
| 05/09/25 @ Valhalla | 3 |
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At the plate, Isabella Farris was excellent, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. Those three hits gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Sofia Simone, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and one run.
El Capitan pushed their record up to 11-13 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. The road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.3 runs over those games. As for Valhalla, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 16 of their last 18 matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-18 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. El Capitan will welcome Academy of Our Lady of Peace at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Vaqueros are facing the Pilots at the right time seeing as the Pilots are stuck on a seven-game losing streak. As for Valhalla, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Coronado at 4:00 p.m. The Norsemen's pitchers better be ready for this one: the Islanders have averaged an impressive 6.2 runs per game this season.
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