For the second straight game, Valley Vista will face off against Apollo. The Monsoon will host the Hawks at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Valley Vista has three straight wins, Apollo has five straight losses), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
Valley Vista is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They came out on top against Apollo by a score of 31-27 on Tuesday.
Addison Kennedy
| 04/01/25 @ Apollo | 5 |
| 03/25/25 @ South Mountain | 3 |
| 03/20/25 @ Camelback | 3 |
| 03/06/25 vs Mesa | 2 |
| 03/01/25 vs Camelback | 2 |
Valley Vista let Savanah Garcia and Addison Kennedy run wild. Garcia got on base in all five of her plate appearances with five RBI and three runs, while Kennedy scored five runs and stole a base while getting on base in five of her seven plate appearances. Those five runs gave Kennedy a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Lillian Gonzalez, who scored four runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3.
Valley Vista kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 17 hits. They are 3-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Valley Vista's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 5-8. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 23.7 runs over those games. As for Apollo, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-9.
Thursday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Valley Vista has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .605. However, it's not like Apollo struggles in that department as they've averaged .442. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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