The Farmington Scorpions will head out to take on the Silver Fighting Colts at 2:30 p.m. on Friday. Farmington is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8 runs per game this season.
Farmington proved they can win big on Tuesday (they won by 11) and on Thursday they proved they can win the close ones too. They came out on top in a nail-biter against West Las Vegas, sneaking past 5-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Scorpions have posted since May 3, 2024.
Ashlynn Sandoval
| 03/20/25 @ West Las Vegas | 6 |
| 04/19/24 @ Eldorado | 5 |
| 04/06/24 vs Sandia | 5 |
| 04/06/24 vs Sandia | 5 |
| 03/30/24 vs Volcano Vista | 4 |
Ashlynn Sandoval spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on five hits and racked up six Ks. The dominant performance gave her a new career-high in strikeouts.
On the hitting side, Aaliyah Archuleta was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Silver got the win against Aztec on Thursday by a conclusive 15-1. The Fighting Colts have beaten the Tigers the last four times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Tigers has come to flipping the script.
Silver got a massive performance out of Sophia Nemeth, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4. Maria Ruelaz was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Farmington's record now sits at 4-2-1. As for Silver, their record is now 7-3.
Friday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Farmington hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .383. However, it's not like Silver struggles in that department as they've averaged .445. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Farmington suffered a grim 12-2 defeat to Silver in their previous matchup two weeks ago. Can Farmington avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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