Valley Lutheran took a 13-run loss the last time they faced off against Superior, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Flames narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Panthers 5-3. This was payback for the Flames, who suffered a 13-0 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Ethan Brown spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on four hits and racked up seven Ks.
Brennan Larson
| 04/11/25 @ Maryvale Prep | 4 |
| 04/29/25 @ Superior | 2 |
| 04/26/25 vs Desert Heights Prep | 2 |
| 04/19/25 vs Anthem Prep | 1 |
| 04/04/25 vs Maryvale Prep | 1 |
| + 3 more games |
At the plate, Valley Lutheran's victory was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Brennan Larson, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, one triple, and one run. The Flames are 2-1 when Larson posts two or more stolen bases, but 2-7 otherwise. Sebastian Alvarez Juzaino also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
The win snapped Valley Lutheran's losing streak at four games and leaves them with a 4-8 record. As for Superior, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-14.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Valley Lutheran will face off against Hayden at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Lobos' pitching crew has only allowed 3.4 runs per game this season, so the Flames' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Superior, they will take on Desert Heights Prep at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Panthers will need to watch out since the Yote have now posted at least ten runs in their last three contests.
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