Skyline is on a four-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Valley Vista is on a five-game streak of away wins (also dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The Skyline Coyotes will welcome the Valley Vista Monsoon at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. Skyline's pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so Valley Vista's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Skyline's usually-dominant pitching crew will be looking to make up for Thursday's struggle, when Desert Mountain hitters got past them. Skyline took a 12-8 hit to the loss column at the hands of Desert Mountain on Thursday.
Hunter Daniels was huge no matter where he played even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single earned run in three consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. That home run was his first of the season.
In other batting news, Julian Otero made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole Two bases. while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April of 2024.
Meanwhile, Valley Vista came up short against Chandler on Wednesday, falling 14-4. The Monsoon have struggled against the Wolves recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost meetings.
Valley Vista saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Elias Garza, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Skyline's loss dropped their record down to 8-2. As for Valley Vista, they now have a losing record of 1-2.
Skyline came out on top in a nail-biter against Valley Vista in their previous matchup back in March of 2024, sneaking past 6-4. Does Skyline have another victory up their sleeve, or will Valley Vista turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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