With a playoff game on the line, Big Valley Christian rose to the challenge on Tuesday. They blew past the Leroy Greene Academy Lions 20-1. The result was nothing new for Big Valley Christian, who have now won 11 contests by seven runs or more so far this season.
Ava Hernandez made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Hernandez has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive pitching appearances. Hernandez was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Ella Alavezos and Morgan Merzon did most of the damage at the plate: Alavezos scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances, while Merzon scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Cecily Fontana, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
The victory (which was Big Valley Christian's tenth in a row) raised their record to 19-6-1. As for Leroy Greene Academy, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-12.
Big Valley Christian will face off against Foresthill at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Big Valley Christian is looking to tack on another W to their six-game streak on the road. Leroy Greene Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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