Deer Valley scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They were the clear victor by an 18-1 margin over the Agua Fria Owls. The result was nothing new for Deer Valley, who have now won seven matches by seven runs or more so far this season.
Aubrey Leyba and Adyson Ordway made a big impact while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Leyba pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (she also only allowed one walk). Meanwhile, Ordway struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Leyba went 2-for-5 with a triple, a stolen base, and two RBI, while Ordway scored a run while going 2-for-5.
In other batting news, Deer Valley got a massive performance out of Taylor Passalacqua, who went 4-for-4 with four runs, five RBI, and two doubles. Passalacqua has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. Leila Hermosillo was another key contributor, scoring four runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
The win was the sixth in a row for Deer Valley, bringing their record for this year to 11-8. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.3 runs per game. As for Agua Fria, their defeat was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-10.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Deer Valley beat Agua Fria by a score of 18-1.
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