Moriarty was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. Their rough 18-2 defeat to the Los Alamos Hilltoppers might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Moriarty of the 11-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Moriarty saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Isabella Gallegos, who scored a run while going 2-for-2.
Even though they lost, Moriarty hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Los Alamos struck out six times.
On Los Alamos' side, Jamie Cisneros and Sydney Kitts did most of the damage at the plate: Cisneros went 4-for-4 with six RBI, two runs, and a triple, while Kitts went 2-for-4 with four runs, three RBI, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Adia Fortin, who scored two runs while going 1-for-2.
Moriarty's defeat dropped their record down to 9-6. As for Los Alamos, the win (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 10-9.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Moriarty will take on Espanola Valley at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Espanola Valley is coming into the contest with three straight losses on the road, meaning Moriarty will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Los Alamos, they will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Taos at 10:00 a.m. One thing working in Los Alamos' favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last five games.
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