The Valley Christian Defenders are taking a road trip to take on the Woodcrest Christian Royals at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Valley Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season.
Last Thursday, Valley Christian got the win against Whittier Christian by a conclusive 8-2. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Defenders.
Josh Hulse
| 03/11/25 @ Woodrow Wilson | 5 |
| 02/18/25 @ Laguna Beach | 4 |
| 04/04/25 @ Village Christian | 3 |
| 02/24/25 vs Calvary Chapel | 3 |
| 03/28/25 @ West Covina | 2 |
| + 2 more games |
Josh Hulse spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on five hits and racked up seven Ks. Valley Christian is 3-1 when Hulse allows two or fewer earned runs, but 7-8 otherwise.
At the plate, Lucas Witt was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Nico Villafana, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, after only two runs in their last contest, Woodcrest Christian made sure to put some runs up on the board against Adelanto on Monday. The Royals blew past the Saints 10-1.
Christian Macek was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with one triple and two RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, Woodcrest Christian let Julian Suarez and Chase Suarez run wild. Julian scored three runs while going 3-for-4, while Chase scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. That's the most hits Chase has posted since back in February. Aiden Cook also deserves some recognition as he hit his first triple of the season.
Woodcrest Christian always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .568. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Woodcrest Christian's record is now 9-10. As for Valley Christian, they now have a winning record of 10-9.
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