Golden Valley came into Monday's game having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They never let the Van Nuys Wolves get on the board and left with a 23-0 victory on Monday. That looming 23-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Grizzlies yet this season.
Ilana Watson made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Watson was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with four RBI, one triple, and one stolen base.
In other batting news, Rohan Elhamamsy and Andrea Bartels did most of the damage at the plate: Elhamamsy went 3-for-4 with five RBI, three runs, and one stolen base, while Bartels got on base in all five of her plate appearances with three runs, four RBI, and one stolen base. Izabella Pauley also deserves some recognition as she scored her first runs of the season.
Golden Valley hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Van Nuys struck out ten times.
Golden Valley's record now sits at 3-5. As for Van Nuys, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Golden Valley will venture away from home to challenge Canyon at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Van Nuys, they and North Hollywood will meet in a dog eat dog contest at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday. This will be Van Nuys' first chance to prove their worth in the conference.
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