Valley Torah had lost six straight at home, but on Friday they dropped down to 0-11 to make it seven. They came up short against the Santa Clarita Christian Cardinals, falling 12-0. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since March 28, 2024, but that streak is no more.
As for Santa Clarita Christian, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 10-6. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five matchups by six runs or more this season.
For Santa Clarita Christian's part, Jacob Trosper and Zach Pe?a made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, Trosper struck out nine batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Meanwhile, Pe?a tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances. At the plate, Trosper went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, four runs, and five RBI, while Pe?a went 2-for-4 with one stolen base and one run. Those five RBI gave Trosper a new career-high.
In other batting news, Zane Stauffer and Caydin King did most of the damage at the plate: Stauffer got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI, while King went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, two RBI, and one run. Those two RBI gave King a new career-high. Andrew Fowler was another key player, getting on base in both of his plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Valley Torah is set to face off against their familiar foe Faith Baptist at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Santa Clarita Christian will take on rival St. Monica Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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