After low-scoring totals in their previous three contests, Valley View brought some dynamite into their most recent game. Everything went their way against the Oakwood Lumberjacks on Monday as the Valley View Spartans made off with a 23-8 win. That 15 run margin sets a new team best for Valley View this season.
Haley Turner made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and six unearned) runs off one hit. Turner was also solid in the batter's box, scoring four runs while getting on base in three of her six plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Megan Coleman, who fired off two home runs, five RBI, and three runs while going 4-for-5. Another player making a difference was Jillian Shell, who scored four runs and stole a base while going 4-for-5.
The victory got Valley View back to even at 3-3. As for Oakwood, they are on a seven-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Valley View will take on Oakwood at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Oakwood, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Houston at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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