East Valley couldn't quite beat Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences on Wednesday, but the two-run margin was a huge improvement compared to the seven-run defeat they were dealt last Friday. The East Valley Falcons fell just short of the Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences Vipers by a score of 8-6. East Valley was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April.
East Valley saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Gabriel Arvizu, who scored a run while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Emilio Martinez, who scored a run while going 3-for-5.
East Valley has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-5 record this season. As for Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences, their win bumped their record up to 8-9-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. East Valley will take on Vaughn at 2:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Northridge Academy at 2:30 p.m.
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