Baseball Game Preview: Cobre Indians vs. Sandia Prep Sundevils

For the second straight game, Cobre will face off against Sandia Prep. The Indians will be playing in front of their home fans against the Sundevils at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The squads are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Cobre has struggled recently with four losses in a row, while Sandia Prep will arrive with four straight wins.

Cobre heads in on the heels of a playoff match on Friday. They came up short against Sandia Prep, falling 17-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Indians have suffered since March 5th.

For Sandia Prep's part, Logan Lemons was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one triple. Lemons has become a key player for the Sundevils: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 4-12 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Lucas Ruelas, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one triple.

Sandia Prep hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least two batters in three consecutive contests.

Sandia Prep's victory bumped their record up to 14-12. As for Cobre, their loss dropped their record down to 16-11.

Saturday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Cobre has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .503. However, it's not like Sandia Prep struggles in that department as they've averaged .471. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.