If Valley was feeling good off their 12-1 takedown of Del Norte last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Valley Vikings lost 17-7 to the Bernalillo Spartans on Tuesday. Valley was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Bernalillo apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
Jaylyn Kelly was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with two triples, two RBI, and a run. Jade Chavez was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
On Bernalillo's side, Autumn Arriola was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out ten batters over six innings while giving up four earned (and three unearned) runs off nine hits. Arriola has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Arriola was even better at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and a double.
In other batting news, Bernalillo got a massive performance out of Calandria Montoya, who scored four runs and stole a base while going 5-for-5. The team also got some help courtesy of Kylee Dineyazzie, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs.
Valley has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 12-8 record this season. As for Bernalillo, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 14-6 record this season.
Valley will be playing at home against Manzano at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Valley is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.3 runs per game this season. As for Bernalillo, they will head out on the road to take on West Las Vegas at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams will come into the contest having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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