Helix was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They took a 10-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Valhalla Norsemen. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Helix of the 9-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
Clarissa Torres was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with three RBI and a double.
On Valhalla's side, Devyn Mack spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and five unearned) runs on six hits and racked up six Ks. Mack has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than seven innings in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Valhalla let Avery Voth and Jayden Chiaramonte loose on the outfield. Voth scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4, while Chiaramonte scored two runs while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Lily Alvarado, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Helix's defeat dropped their record down to 8-14. As for Valhalla, they pushed their record up to 5-19 with that victory, which was their third straight on the road.
Helix will face off against Steele Canyon at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Valhalla, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Olympian at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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