Pojoaque Valley hasn't had much luck against Los Alamos recently, but that could start to change on Saturday. The Elks/Elkettes will be playing at home against the Hilltoppers at 10:00 a.m. Pojoaque Valley has given up an average of 12.7 runs per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Pojoaque Valley is headed into Saturday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fifth straight game on Wednesday. They lost 14-4 to Taos. The game snapped a strange streak: the last three times these teams have met, it?s been the away team that?s taken home the W.
Lilah Herrera was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Izabella Lujan, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one double, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Los Alamos waltzed into their match on Wednesday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They were the clear victors by an 11-5 margin over the Sundevils.
Malaya Haynes spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on eight hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Jamie Cisneros, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in doubles (two). Another player making a difference was Ezri Roybal, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Los Alamos' win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-5-1. As for Pojoaque Valley, their loss dropped their record down to 3-13.
Saturday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Pojoaque Valley has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .540. However, it's not like Los Alamos struggles in that department as they've averaged .543. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
