After a string of 15 wins, Phoenix Christian's good fortune finally ran out on Tuesday. They fell 11-7 to the Round Valley Elks. Phoenix Christian was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Round Valley apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
Phoenix Christian got a good showing from Jude House, who pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits.
On the hitting side, Kevin Palafox made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 1-for-2. Another player making a difference was Kohen Spannagel, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
On Round Valley's side, Ryker Marble was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched 3.1 innings while giving up no earned run or hits. Marble was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one triple the last three times he's played.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jeffery Cochran, who went 4-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. Brenton Walker was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-5.
Phoenix Christian's defeat ended a six-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 19-2. As for Round Valley, they are on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 12 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 15-7 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Phoenix Christian will face off against Northland Prep Academy at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Phoenix Christian is looking to tack on another W to their five-game streak on the road. As for Round Valley, they will take on St. Johns at 11:00 a.m. on Friday. St. Johns is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.6 runs per game this season.
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