Virgin Valley put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their undefeated season alive. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Moapa Valley Pirates 9-7. That's more bragging rights for Virgin Valley, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Julia Leavitt was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed seven innings while giving up three earned (and four unearned) runs off seven hits. Leavitt was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played.
In other batting news, Virgin Valley let Reggi Frei and Davie Slack loose on the outfield. Frei scored two runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-4, while Slack scored a run while going 2-for-3. Frei has been hot recently, having posted three or more hits the last five times she's played. Another player making a difference was Ana Tausinga, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
On Moapa Valley's side, Kyndall Longman made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Emmy Cornwall, who scored a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Virgin Valley's victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 18-0-1. As for Moapa Valley, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 13-8.
Virgin Valley will head out on the road to square off against Mater Academy East Las Vegas at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Virgin Valley is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 17.2 runs per game this season. As for Moapa Valley, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Western at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Moapa Valley is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 11 runs per game this season.
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