Softball Game Preview: Moriarty Pintos vs. Pojoaque Valley Elks/Elkettes

Pintos

Runs

03/29/25 vs Belen	4
03/28/25 vs Socorro	11
03/27/25 vs Hot Springs	15
03/22/25 @ Santa Fe Indian	0
03/22/25 @ Espanola Valley	9
+ 8 more games

Moriarty is preparing for their first district matchup of the season on Wednesday. They are taking a road trip to challenge the Pojoaque Valley Elks/Elkettes at 4:00 p.m. Moriarty is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11.6 runs per game this season.

Moriarty's usually-dominant pitching crew will be looking to make up for Saturday's struggle, when Belen hitters got past them. Moriarty came up short against Belen on Saturday, falling 14-4. The Pintos have struggled against the Eagles recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost meeting.

Moriarty saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Isabella Gallegos, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.

Meanwhile, Pojoaque Valley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 15-5 to St. Michael's.

Moriarty's loss dropped their record down to 10-3. As for Pojoaque Valley, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-11.

Wednesday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Moriarty has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .569. However, it's not like Pojoaque Valley struggles in that department as they've averaged .456. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.