Las Cruces has enjoyed the comforts of home their last five games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will take on the Mayfield Trojans at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Las Cruces is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season.
On Tuesday, Las Cruces faced Mayfield in a battle between two of the state's top teams. Las Cruces came out on top in a nail-biter against Mayfield and snuck past 7-5. The win was just what Las Cruces needed coming off of an 8-2 loss in their prior match.
Lucas Hernandez was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching six innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off two hits. Hernandez has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Hernandez was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with a triple and an RBI.
Hernandez wasn't the only one making solid contact as eight players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Zakye Hawkins, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Miah Valles was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Las Cruces' victory bumped their record up to 9-3. As for Mayfield, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-7 record this season.
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