Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Valley Mills). They never let Bruceville-Eddy get on the board and left with a 24-0 win on Tuesday. Valley Mills has beaten Bruceville-Eddy the last seven times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest Bruceville-Eddy has come to flipping the script.
Bianka Martinez was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out seven over five innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That home run was her first of the season.
Ezra Busch
| 04/01/25 vs Bruceville-Eddy | 5 |
| 03/25/25 vs Hamilton | 2 |
| 03/21/25 vs Bosqueville | 1 |
| 03/07/25 @ Bruceville-Eddy | 1 |
In other batting news, Ezra Busch was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with one home run, five runs, and six RBI. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 2.2 runs per game. Another player making a difference was Natalia Molina, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI.
Valley Mills kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Valley Mills' victory bumped their record up to 5-1. As for Bruceville-Eddy, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last eight contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-12 record this season.
Coincidentally, Valley Mills and Bruceville-Eddy will both be playing Moody the next time they take the field. Bruceville-Eddy will host Moody at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, while Valley Mills will head out to face them at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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