Defenders
| 04/15/25 @ Gahr | 2 |
| 04/10/25 @ Maranatha | 18 |
| 04/08/25 vs Whittier Christian | 1 |
| 04/03/25 vs Village Christian | 13 |
| 04/01/25 @ Heritage Christian | 13 |
| + 11 more games |
The Valley Christian Defenders are taking a road trip to square off against the California Condors at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Valley Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.8 runs per game this season.
On Tuesday, neither Valley Christian nor Gahr could gain the upper hand so the two teams had to settle for a 2-2 draw.
Rachel Zhang spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on six hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
Meanwhile, California has relied on a stalwart pitcher averaging 3.13 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Saturday. They came up short against South Hills, falling 14-4. The Condors have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Shirley Acevedo made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run and two RBI. Hailey Chavolla was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one home run.
Valley Christian's tie gives them a new season record of 12-3-1. As for California, their loss dropped their record down to 14-9.
Valley Christian's speedy runners might be the difference in Tuesday's contest. The Defenders have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.8 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for California, though, as they've been averaging only 1.3 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Valley Christian continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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