Valencia gave up the first runs on Saturday, but they didn't let that get them down. They were the clear victor by a 23-5 margin over the Del Norte Knights. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Jaguars also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2021.
Valencia let Audrey Ash and Rosalyn Rael run wild. Ash scored four runs and stole a base while going 5-for-5, while Rael fired off two home runs, five RBI, and three runs while going 4-for-5. That's the most runs Rael has posted since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Zeeanna Aragon, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4.
They weren't the only ones working in the hit department: Valencia kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 22 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least 22 hits every time they've taken the field this season.
Valencia now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Del Norte, they are on an 11-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Valencia will face off against Santa Fe at 3:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Del Norte, they are taking a road trip to take on Highland at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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