Rio Rancho hit Volcano Vista with a nine-run fourth inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Hawks came up short against the Rams, falling 19-11. The Hawks haven't had much luck with the Rams recently, as the team has come up short the last five times they've met.
Neveah Padilla was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with three RBI and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Avery Bell, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI and one run.
Volcano Vista's loss dropped their record down to 8-14. As for Rio Rancho, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 15-7.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Volcano Vista will welcome Sandia at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Hawks' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Matadors have averaged an impressive 9.1 runs per game this season. As for Rio Rancho, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Cibola at 6:00 p.m. The Cougars will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something the Rams surely won't give up without a fight.
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