
Blazers
04/15/25 vs Nettleton | 15-0 |
04/15/25 @ Nettleton | 15-0 |
04/08/25 vs Batesville | 14-1 |
04/08/25 @ Batesville | 16-1 |
04/01/25 @ Marion | 16-4 |
Valley View came tearing into Tuesday's match with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 13.8 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They didn't even let the Nettleton Raiders on the board, marking their second-straight 15-0 shutout. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 15-0 on Tuesday.
Aubrey Burton looked comfortable as she kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out six over four innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Avery Ellis, who scored three runs while going 4-for-4. What's more, she posted three RBI, the most she's had since back in March. Another player making a difference was Lynnli Jo Thomas, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Valley View kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Valley View's victory bumped their record up to 13-2. As for Nettleton, they are on a 13-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-13.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Valley View will welcome Vilonia at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Blazers 2.3, the Eagles 3.3) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Nettleton, they will face off against Bay at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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