For the second straight game, Victor Valley will face off against Granite Hills. The Jackrabbits will be playing at home against the Cougars at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. Victor Valley has given up an average of 9.6 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Victor Valley is headed into the contest having just suffered their biggest loss since February 28th on Tuesday. They came up short against Granite Hills, falling 13-3.
For Granite Hills' part, Mackinzie Gomez was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Madelyn Enriquez, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two doubles, and one run.
Granite Hills was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .517. The last time their batting average was this high was back in April of 2025.
Victor Valley has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's still a better percentage than their 4-13 record this season. That patch can't be blamed on the team's hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.3 runs over those games. As for Granite Hills, they now have a winning record of 7-6.
Granite Hills' pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Victor Valley has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 8.7 hits per game. It's a different story for Granite Hills, though, as they've been averaging 10.5 hits. Given Victor Valley's sizable advantage in that area, the Cougars will need to find a way to close that gap. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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