Crescenta Valley has been on the road for two straight, but on Thursday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Temple City Rams at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. Crescenta Valley is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season.
After soaring to 21 runs the game before, Crescenta Valley was a bit more limited in their match on Tuesday. They fell victim to a rough 12-2 defeat at the hands of Etiwanda.
Crescenta Valley saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Haley Krohn, who went 2-for-2 with a double and an RBI.
Meanwhile, Temple City entered their tilt with Bishop Amat with nine consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with ten. They walked away with a 5-2 win over the Lancers on Tuesday.
Kassandra Gewecke made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over seven innings pitched. Gewecke has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 12 consecutive pitching appearances. Gewecke was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI.
In other batting news, Mya Arias was excellent, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Sheridan Gonzalez was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Crescenta Valley's loss dropped their record down to 8-8. As for Temple City, they pushed their record up to 11-1-1 with that victory, which was their fourth straight at home.
Thursday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Crescenta Valley hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .334. However, it's not like Temple City struggles in that department as they've averaged .390. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Crescenta Valley came up short against Temple City when the teams last played back in March of 2023, falling 4-1. Will Crescenta Valley have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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