Los Alamos is 1-9 against Belen since March of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Hilltoppers will host the Eagles at 11:00 a.m. Neither of those teams managed to put together many runs in their previous contests, so the offenses might be a little more motivated than usual.
Los Alamos heads in on the heels of a playoff match on Saturday. They fell just short of Lovington by a score of 3-1. The contest marked the Hilltoppers' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Meanwhile, after a string of three wins, Belen's good fortune finally ran out on Saturday. They lost 10-2 to Artesia.
Belen's loss dropped their record down to 15-13. As for Los Alamos, their defeat dropped their record down to 19-6-1.
Thursday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Los Alamos has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .514. However, it's not like Belen struggles in that department as they've averaged .544. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Los Alamos took their victory against Belen in their previous meeting two weeks ago by a conclusive 15-4 score. Do the Hilltoppers have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Eagles turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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