Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They fell just short of the Monroe Vikings by a score of 2-1. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences has scored all season.
Tony Sepulveda was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-2. He hasn't dropped below two stolen bases for three straight games.
On Monroe's side, their win was truly a team effort as two different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Erick Castillo, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2.
Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences' loss dropped their record down to 4-6-2. As for Monroe, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 12-7.
Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Vaughn at 2:30 p.m. The last three games Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Monroe, they will head out on the road to challenge Verdugo Hills at 2:00 p.m. on Monday. Verdugo Hills' pitching crew has only allowed 4.1 runs per game this season, so Monroe's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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