There's no place like home for Paradise Valley, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Thursday. They blew past the Pomona Panthers 13-3 on Friday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Trojans also won the last time the pair played back in March of 2024.
Joey Jankowski
| 03/06/25 @ Gila Ridge | 3 |
| 03/01/25 vs Northwest Christian | 3 |
| 03/21/25 vs Pomona | 2 |
| 03/18/25 vs Evergreen | 1 |
| 03/17/25 vs Lakewood | 1 |
| + 3 more games |
Joey Jankowski was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Jankowski was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. He is becoming a predictor of Paradise Valley's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 4-6 when he doesn't).
Jankowski wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Adair Ortiz, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-1. That stolen base was Ortiz's first of the season. Another was Connor Cox, who scored a run while getting on base in both of his plate appearances.
Paradise Valley pushed their record up to 7-6 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.3 runs on average over those games. As for Pomona, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-4.
Looking ahead, Paradise Valley will face off against Youngker at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Youngker will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last. As for Pomona, they have already played their next matchup, an 8-4 win against Greenway on the 22nd.
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