Del Norte is 1-9 against West Mesa since March of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Del Norte Knights will welcome the West Mesa Mustangs at 3:30 p.m. Del Norte has given up an average of 11.3 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
Del Norte's last matchup with Sandia Prep could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's matchup on Saturday. Del Norte lost 12-1 to Sandia Prep. The Knights just can't catch a break and have now endured three losses in a row.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for West Mesa, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Saturday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past Moriarty 10-9. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Mustangs have posted since March 28, 2024.
Daniel Rodriguez and Matthew Rodriguez made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Rodriguez tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Matthew pitched four innings while giving up just one earned (and five unearned) runs off six hits. West Mesa is 2-1 when Daniel allowstwo or fewer hits, but 3-5 otherwise. At bat, Rodriguez scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Matthew went a perfect 3-for-3 with one RBI. Those three hits gave Matthew a new career-high.
In other batting news, West Mesa got a big performance out of Ayden Gonzales, who scored a run while going 2-for-4. Jacob White was another key player, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
West Mesa always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .559. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Del Norte's defeat dropped their record down to 1-7-1. As for West Mesa, their victory bumped their record up to 5-6.
Del Norte might still be hurting after the 22-3 loss they got from West Mesa when the teams last played two weeks ago. Will Del Norte have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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