Sun Devils
| 04/25/25 vs Hesperia | 25 |
| 04/08/25 @ Hesperia | 22 |
| 03/10/25 @ Victor Valley | 18 |
| 04/10/25 @ Burroughs | 17 |
| 03/08/25 vs Highland | 15 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Apple Valley). Everything went their way against the Hesperia Scorpions on Friday as they made off with a 25-1 win. The victory continues a trend for the Sun Devils in their matchups with the Scorpions: they've now won eight in a row.
Maci Case and Brynne Johnson made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Case tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Meanwhile, Johnson tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Case has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk in six consecutive appearances. At the plate, Case went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run, while Johnson went a perfect 5-for-5 with four runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. That's the most hits Case has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Samantha Dollar, who went 4-for-5 with four runs, three RBI, and one double. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April of 2024. Brooke Johnson was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one home run and three RBI.
Apple Valley was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .684. They are a perfect 9-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Apple Valley's win bumped their record up to 12-7-1. As for Hesperia, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 12 of their last 14 matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-17-1 record this season.
Apple Valley will take on Granite Hills at 3:15 p.m. on Monday. As for Hesperia, they will challenge Sultana at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. The Sultans will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something the Scorpions surely won't give up without a fight.
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