Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Valley Christian). Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Apache Junction Prospectors a 28-0 shutout on Friday. The result was nothing new for the Trojans, who have now won seven contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Leigha Kremlacek and Taya Clausen made a splash while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Kremlacek pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Clausen pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. That's the fewest hits she has allowed since back in February. At the plate, Kremlacek scored a run while going 2-for-3, while Clausen scored a run while going 1-for-1. That's the most hits Kremlacek has posted since March 1st.
In other batting news, Sophie Kercsmar was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, eight RBI, and three runs. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Makay Fraley, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI.
Valley Christian always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .857. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Trojans
| 03/28/25 @ Apache Junction | 28-0 |
| 03/06/25 @ Globe | 17-0 |
| 02/27/25 @ Pueblo | 9-3 |
| 04/17/24 @ Benjamin Franklin | 20-0 |
| 04/12/24 @ Globe | 19-2 |
| + 8 more games |
Valley Christian's victory was their 13th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 13-2-1. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.6 runs over those games. As for Apache Junction, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Valley Christian will host Gilbert Christian at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Apache Junction, they will square off against Benson at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Apache Junction's pitchers better be ready for this one: Benson has averaged an impressive 8.4 runs per game this season.
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