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| 05/08/25 - Home | 8-6 W |
| 04/17/25 - Away | 7-10 L |
| 04/15/25 - Home | 5-4 W |
| 03/27/24 - Home | 6-5 W |
| 05/24/21 - Home | 2-12 L |
| + 5 more games |
Valhalla had lost three games straight , but after bumping their record up to 7-17 on Thursday that streak is in the rearview. They had just enough and edged out the Grossmont Foothillers 8-6. This was a revenge game for the Norsemen: when they faced off against the Foothillers back in April, they had to take a 10-7 defeat.
Jesse McCormick was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Valhalla hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They are 2-1 when they post two or more strikeouts.
As for Grossmont, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-16 record this season. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss they have suffered since May 14, 2024.
On Grossmont's side, Jake Richard was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he pitched 5.1 innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits. Richard has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Max Tufugafale stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: he got on base in four of his five plate appearances with three RBI and one run. Logan Struck was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Valhalla has already played their next game, a 6-1 defeat against Helix on the 13th. As for Grossmont, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next contest, a 13-0 loss against Granite Hills on the 12th.
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