It may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Central Valley ultimately got the result they hoped for on Thursday. They won by a run and slipped past the Gonzaga Prep Bullpups 7-6. The Bears haven't had any issues with the Bullpups recently, as the game was their ninth consecutive victory against them.
Shiloh McCoy made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over nine innings while giving up four earned (and three unearned) runs off 12 hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double. That hit marked the first that she has got this season.
In other batting news, Ella Bendele was incredible, going 4-for-5 with one home run, three stolen bases, and two runs. That home run was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Sophia Melcher, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI and one double.
Central Valley kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
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| 03/26/26 - Home | 7-6 W |
| 04/24/25 - Home | 22-4 W |
| 03/27/25 - Away | 14-9 W |
| 05/10/24 - Home | 16-4 W |
| 05/03/24 - Away | 25-20 W |
| + 5 more games |
Central Valley's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Gonzaga Prep, their record now sits at 0-4.
Coincidentally, Central Valley and Gonzaga Prep will both be playing Shadle Park the next time they take the field. The Bullpups will host the Highlanders at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, while the Bears will head out to face them at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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