Paradise Valley had lost four straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Monday they dropped down to 1-5 to make it five. They came up short against the Arizona College Prep Knights, falling 16-0. The contest marked the first time this season in which the Trojans were not able to get on the board.
As for Arizona College Prep, the win got them back to even at 3-3. With that victory, they brought their scoring average up to 6.8 runs per game.
For Arizona College Prep's part, Ava Moynihan got the start for Arizona College Prep and what a start it was: she struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Moynihan has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. Emma Reich relieved her and did a solid job, pitching one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits.
On the hitting side, Arizona College Prep let Ella Deery and Abby Deering run wild. Deery went 2-for-3 with four stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI, while Deering went a perfect 3-for-3 with three stolen bases and three runs. Deering continues to improve, besting her previous run total in each of the last three games she's played. Taylor Estrella was another key player, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base.
Paradise Valley didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 17-0 loss against Sunrise Mountain on the 3rd. As for Arizona College Prep, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next matchup, a 10-0 win against Vista Grande on the 3rd.
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