If Valley Center was feeling good off their 8-1 takedown of Ramona last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Valley Center Jaguars lost 18-1 to the Westview Wolverines on Tuesday. Valley Center has not had much luck with Westview recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.
Valley Center saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Olivia Becker, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
On Westview's side, Anessa Hartman was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Hartman was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and a double.
In other pitching news, Kyra Olsen looked comfortable as she pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, Leilani Muller was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while going 4-for-4. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last four games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Taylor Thomas, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple.
Valley Center's loss dropped their record down to 4-21-1. As for Westview, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight contests, which provided a nice bump to their 16-8 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Valley Center will challenge Escondido at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Escondido is coming into the match with five straight defeats at home, meaning Valley Center will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Westview, they will head out on the road to square off against Mt. Carmel at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams will come into the game having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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