Farmington is 7-1 against Eldorado since May of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success in Friday's first game. The Farmington Scorpions are on the road again to play the Eldorado Golden Eagles at 3:00 p.m. Farmington knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past four matchups -- so hopefully Eldorado likes a good challenge.
Farmington gave up the first runs in Saturday's second game, but they didn't let that get them down. They walked away with a 10-6 victory over West Mesa.
Legend Otero spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and five unearned) runs on eight hits.
At the plate, Jadyn Jones was incredible, scoring three runs while going 3-for-5. The team also got some help courtesy of Taelor Joe, who went 3-for-4 with two doubles and an RBI.
Meanwhile, Eldorado was not able to break out of their rough patch in Saturday's second game as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. Their rough 18-3 loss to Sandia might stick with them for a while. That's two games in a row now that Eldorado has lost by exactly 15 runs.
Shannon Harrison made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with a home run. Alyssa Martinez was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2.
Farmington pushed their record up to 14-6 with that win, which was their third straight on the road. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.3 runs per game. As for Eldorado, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-11.
Friday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Farmington has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .476. However, it's not like Eldorado struggles in that department as they've averaged .447. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Farmington took their victory against Eldorado in their previous meeting back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 17-7. The rematch might be a little tougher for Farmington since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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