Softball Preview: Manzano Monarchs vs. Los Lunas Tigers
Manzano is 2-7 against Los Lunas since March of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Saturday. The Manzano Monarchs will be staying on the road to face off against the Los Lunas Tigers at 10:00 a.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Last Saturday, Manzano made easy work of Rio Grande and carried off a 21-2 win.
Alexia Lucero was incredible, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with four runs, four RBI, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Shania Aragon, who went 1-for-2 with four RBI, a triple, and a run.
Los Lunas never got on the board in their matchup on Saturday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against West Mesa on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by an 11-1 margin over the Mustangs. The victory was a breath of fresh air for Los Lunas as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Manzano's win bumped their record up to 5-10. As for Los Lunas, they now have a winning record of 7-6.
Manzano suffered a grim 16-10 defeat to Los Lunas in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. Thankfully for Manzano, Marleigh Manns (who went 3-for-5 with two stolen bases, five RBI, and three runs) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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