In what's become a running theme this season, Big Valley Christian gave their fans yet another huge victory on Tuesday. They put the hurt on the Venture Academy Mustangs with a sharp 16-1 win. Winning may never get old, but Big Valley Christian sure is getting used to it with their sixth in a row.
Madyx Mitchell and Ava Hernandez were a major factor while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Mitchell pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Hernandez struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Mitchell scored three runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances, while Hernandez scored three runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kailey Rivera, who went 2-for-4 with two triples, four RBI, and a run. Morgan Merzon was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 2-for-3.
On Venture Academy's side, they saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Tiffany Bruss, who went 2-for-2 with a double and an RBI.
Big Valley Christian is on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last ten matches, which provided a nice bump to their 15-6-1 record this season. As for Venture Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last eight games, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-6 record this season.
Big Valley Christian will be playing in front of their home fans against Venture Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Big Valley Christian will be looking to keep their 11-game home win streak dating back to last season alive. Venture Academy will take on Stone Ridge Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Venture Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8 runs per game this season.
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