Valencia took a seven-run defeat the last time they faced off against Katella, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Tigers had just enough and edged out the Knights 9-8 on Friday. This was payback for the Tigers, who suffered a 10-3 loss the last time these two teams met.
Lucy Ann Enomoto
| 04/04/25 vs Katella | 4 |
| 03/17/25 @ Ocean View | 3 |
| 04/02/25 vs Buena Park | 2 |
| 03/29/25 vs Warren | 2 |
| 03/28/25 @ Laguna Hills | 2 |
Valencia let Elizabeth Nunez and Lucy Ann Enomoto run wild. Nunez scored two runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4, while Enomoto scored a run while going 4-for-5. Those four hits gave Enomoto a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Allison Risner, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Valencia was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .513. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Katella only posted a batting average of .360.
Valencia's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-10. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.3 runs over those games. As for Katella, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-8 record this season.
Valencia will head out to challenge Troy at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Katella, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Anaheim at 3:30 p.m. The Colonists will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something the Knights surely won't give up without a fight.
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