Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Valley). They were the clear victor by a 21-14 margin over the Woodland Park Panthers on Saturday. The result was nothing new for the Vikings, who have now won three matchups by seven runs or more so far this season.
Jackie Gonzalez was a standout: she scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Alivia Lawing, who scored four runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Valley always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .844. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Valley now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Woodland Park, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Valley will head out to take on Basalt at 2:00 p.m. on Friday. Basalt is coming into the match with four straight defeats at home, meaning Valley will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Woodland Park, they will venture away from home to challenge Sand Creek at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Woodland Park is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.5 runs per game this season.
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