For the second straight game, Valley View will face off against Citrus Hill. The Eagles will be playing at home against the Hawks at 3:15 p.m. on Friday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Valley View has eight straight wins, Citrus Hill has four straight defeats), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
Valley View barely beat Citrus Hill the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Eagles put the hurt on the Hawks with a sharp 7-1 victory on Wednesday. The Eagles might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four matchups by six runs or more this season.
Cameron Maciel spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on three hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Joey Ward was a standout: he went 2-for-3 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run. Another player making a difference was Aze Martinez, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs and one stolen base.
Valley View hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least three batters in six consecutive games.
Valley View's win bumped their record up to 8-0. As for Citrus Hill, their loss dropped their record down to 1-5.
Citrus Hill's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Valley View has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .438. It's a different story for Citrus Hill, though, as they've only averaged .337. Will they be able to contain Valley View's hitters? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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