For the second straight game, Deer Valley will face off against Freedom. The Wolverines will welcome the Falcons at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Deer Valley has now lost 12 straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since March 18.
Deer Valley came up short against Freedom on Tuesday, falling 23-1.
For Freedom's part, Jaclyn Graves tossed a big game, striking out eight batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and not a single walk). Graves has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Jaiden Proctor was incredible, firing off three home runs, eight RBI, and four runs while going 4-for-4. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Terralynn Delauter, who went 3-for-4 with five RBI, two runs, and two doubles.
Freedom kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 25 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Freedom has been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-9-1 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.8 runs over those games. As for Deer Valley, their loss dropped their record down to 3-15.
Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Deer Valley has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .464. However, it's not like Freedom struggles in that department as they've averaged .490. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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