Shasta is 0-10 against Pleasant Valley since April of 2019 but things could change on Friday. The Wolves will take on the Vikings at 5:00 p.m. Shasta has given up an average of 6.8 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Shasta came up short against Chico on Tuesday, falling 12-2.
Anna Pe?a made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Meanwhile, Pleasant Valley entered their tilt with Enterprise on Tuesday with nine consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with ten. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Hornets a 13-0 shutout. The Vikings might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine matches by six runs or more this season.
Katelyn Soulliere was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out six over five innings pitched. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Lily Thurman, who fired off two home runs, six RBI, and two stolen bases while going 3-for-4. She is on a roll when it comes to hits, as she's now got three or more in each of the last four games she's played. Maddy Swim also deserves some recognition as she scored her first run of the season.
Pleasant Valley pushed their record up to 15-5-1 with the win, which was their fourth straight on the road. The road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.8 runs over those games. As for Shasta, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-13.
Shasta couldn't quite finish off Pleasant Valley in their previous meeting on April 4th and fell 7-5. Can the Wolves avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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