Neuqua Valley won the last time they faced Metea Valley, and things went their way on Monday too. The Neuqua Valley Wildcats sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-1 victory over the Metea Valley Mustangs.
Ava Drehs spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on five hits and racked up ten Ks.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Nadia Casanova, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Nalia Clifford, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI.
On Metea Valley's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Charlie Benesh gave up just two earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits. Benesh has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Neuqua Valley's win bumped their record up to 10-15. As for Metea Valley, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 12-12 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Neuqua Valley will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Waubonsie Valley at 4:30 p.m. Waubonsie Valley is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season. As for Metea Valley, they will head out on the road to take on Naperville North at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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