The Helix Highlanders will head out on the road to face off against the Valhalla Norsemen at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Helix is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.9 runs per game this season.
On Wednesday, Helix got the win against Grossmont by a conclusive 15-3. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Highlanders.
Katelyn Woodland looked comfortable as she tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.
Nikaylah Domingo
| 04/30/25 @ Grossmont | 4 |
| 04/10/25 @ Ramona | 3 |
| 03/03/25 vs Bayfront Charter | 3 |
| 04/23/25 vs Monte Vista | 2 |
| 04/05/25 vs Calexico | 2 |
On the hitting side, Helix let Nikaylah Domingo and Clarissa Torres run wild. Domingo went 2-for-3 with four RBI, one run, and one double, while Torres got on base in three of her four plate appearances with four runs and one RBI. Those four RBI gave Domingo a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Ta'Tiannah Wright, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Helix was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .536. They are a perfect 9-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Meanwhile, Valhalla was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 4-3 heartbreaker at the hands of West Hills.
Devyn Mack spent all 10.1 innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits.
At the plate, Lily Alvarado made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with two RBI and one double. That double was her first of the season. Natalia Marco was another key player, going 1-for-6 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Helix's record is now 11-5. As for Valhalla, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-14.
Valhalla's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Helix has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .470. It's a different story for Valhalla, though, as they've only averaged .308. Will they be able to contain Helix's hitters?
Helix came up short against Valhalla in their previous meeting back in May of 2024, falling 10-6. Can the Highlanders avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
