For the second straight game, Valley Vista will face off against Tolleson. The Monsoon will be playing at home against the Wolverines at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
The home team had won the previous three meetings between Valley Vista and Tolleson, and Tolleson kept the tradition alive. The Monsoon took a 5-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Wolverines on Monday.
For Tolleson's part, they let JOSE CORRALES and AMARI LUCAS run wild. CORRALES scored a run while going 3-for-3, while LUCAS scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-3. Those three hits gave CORRALES a new career-high. FEDERICO IBARRA also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
Tolleson pushed their record up to 13-9-1 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games. As for Valley Vista, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-12 record this season.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Valley Vista has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.2 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Tolleson struggles in that department as they've been averaging 2.9 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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