For the second straight game, Valley will face off against Hope Christian. The Vikings will host the Huskies at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Valley is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season.
Valley is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Hope Christian a 1-0 shutout. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last six times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Jayden Martinez
| 02/27/25 @ Eldorado | 7 |
| 04/18/25 vs Albuquerque Academy | 6 |
| 03/25/25 @ Sandia | 4 |
| 04/28/25 @ Hope Christian | 2 |
| 03/12/25 vs Atrisco Heritage Academy | 2 |
| + 3 more games |
The result came thanks to Jayden Martinez's shutout, as he gave up just two hits and racked up six Ks. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Valley is 5-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 9-12 otherwise.
Valley hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They are 7-2 when they post two or more strikeouts.
Valley now has a winning record of 14-13. As for Hope Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 16-10.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Saturday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Valley has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.8 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Hope Christian struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 7.2 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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