American Leadership Academy - West Foothills entered their tilt with River Valley with 11 consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with 12. They had just enough and edged the River Valley Dust Devils out 8-7. That's two games straight that American Leadership Academy - West Foothills has won by just one run.
Lucy Burroughs was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and five unearned) runs off 14 hits. Burroughs has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in 11 consecutive pitching appearances. Burroughs was even better at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a home run, two RBI, and a double.
In other batting news, Emily Thomas was incredible, going 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Mana Risati, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
On River Valley's side, Tamarie Williams was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Lovie Phan, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
American Leadership Academy - West Foothills' win was their seventh straight at home, which pushed their record up to 17-1. As for River Valley, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 15-4.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: American Leadership Academy - West Foothills beat River Valley by a score of 10-3.
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