For the second straight game, West Valley will face off against University Prep. The Eagles will take on the Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. West Valley is coming into the game hot, having won their last 14 games.
While West Valley's win against University Prep wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Eagles sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-2 victory over the Panthers on Tuesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Eagles have posted since May 2, 2024.
West Valley got a great performance from Jayden Knight as he struck out six batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits. Knight has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in nine consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Tait Brimhall, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double. Another player making a difference was Degan Palos, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one run.
West Valley's victory was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 16-3. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.1 runs on average over those games. As for University Prep, their defeat ended a seven-game streak of away wins and brought them to 16-7-1.
Both West Valley and University Prep just can't seem to miss. The Eagles have been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 8.9 hits per game. However, it's not like University Prep struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 5.5 hits. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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