West Ranch hasn't had much luck against Valencia recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. West Ranch will venture away from home to challenge Valencia at 3:15 p.m. West Ranch has given up an average of 6.8 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
West Ranch is headed into Tuesday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Saturday. They came up short against Oak Park, falling 11-3.
Meanwhile, it may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Valencia ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-2 victory over Hart. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Vikings.
Carly Kearns spent all nine innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on eight hits and racked up 14 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Madison Stanchfield, who went 1-for-4 with one home run. Kiera Rand also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Valencia's record now sits at 6-3. As for West Ranch, their loss dropped their record down to 4-8.
West Ranch suffered a grim 11-0 defeat to Valencia in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can West Ranch avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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