Baseball Recap: Miyamura Wins Going Away Against Gallup

Patriots

Margin (Wins)

02/25/25 @ Navajo Prep	34
02/25/25 @ Navajo Prep	17
04/22/25 @ Shiprock	12
03/25/25 vs Laguna Acoma	10
04/08/25 vs Kirtland Central	9

After losing to Gallup the last time they met, Miyamura decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Patriots were the clear victors by an 8-2 margin over the Bengals on Saturday. Considering the Patriots have won eight matches by more than five runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.

Brady Antonio spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on two hits and racked up nine Ks. He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Miyamura is 4-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 8-11 otherwise.

On the hitting side, Miyamura got a massive performance out of Shane Escajeda, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with five stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Those five stolen bases gave Escajeda a new career-high. Xavier Brown was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base.

Miyamura was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .484. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Gallup only posted a batting average of .154.

The victory got Miyamura back to even at 12-12. As for Gallup, their loss was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 5-17.

Miyamura does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Gallup, they will take on Grants at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.