Lions
| 05/02/25 vs Coastal Christian | 7-6 |
| 04/29/25 @ Coast Union | 12-1 |
| 04/10/25 vs Coast Union | 7-1 |
| 04/08/25 @ San Luis Obispo Classical Academy | 20-2 |
| 04/07/25 @ Shandon | 24-0 |
| + 2 more games |
Valley Christian Academy came tearing into Friday's match with six straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 13 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 7-6 W against the Coastal Christian Conquerors. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 10-1 back in April.
Chase Barretto and Samuel Kramer made a splash no matter where they played. Throwing, Barretto pitched four innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. Meanwhile, Kramer struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off five hits. Barretto has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances. At the plate, Barretto went a perfect 4-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI, while Kramer got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base and one run. Those four hits gave Barretto a new career-high.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Torin Ellis, who went 2-for-5 with one stolen base and one RBI. He has been hot, having posted at least one stolen base the last five times he's played. Tomas Kramer was another, going 2-for-4 with one run and one double.
Valley Christian Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in seven consecutive contests.
Valley Christian Academy's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-5. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.8 runs on average over those games. As for Coastal Christian, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 6-5.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Valley Christian Academy is set to take on their familiar foe San Luis Obispo Classical Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Coastal Christian will face off against rival Coast Union at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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