Palo Verde Valley's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. They blew past the Holtville Vikings 11-5. The result was nothing new for the Yellow Jackets, who have now won five contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Yasleen Reyes spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up seven Ks.
Alyssa Pierce
| 04/07/25 vs Holtville | 5 |
| 03/18/25 @ Calipatria | 2 |
| 02/17/24 vs Yucca Valley | 2 |
| 03/28/25 @ Holtville | 1 |
| 02/27/25 @ Pahrump Valley | 1 |
At the plate, Alyssa Pierce was incredible, firing off two home runs, five RBI, and three runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Olivia Ingram, who scored three runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Palo Verde Valley hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their strikeout total in four consecutive matchups.
Palo Verde Valley now has a winning record of 7-6. As for Holtville, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-11 record this season.
Palo Verde Valley is taking a road trip to square off against Calexico at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bulldogs' pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so the Yellow Jackets' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Holtville, they will challenge Southwest EC at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Eagles will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something the Vikings surely won't give up without a fight.
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