Bernalillo's game on Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. Everything went their way against the Del Norte Knights as they made off with a 15-5 win. The victory continues a trend for the Spartans in their matchups with the Knights: they've now won six in a row.
Christian Sanchez made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He tossed 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up a single walk in six consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with four stolen bases and three runs. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March.
Uriel Castro
| 04/04/25 @ Del Norte | 5 |
| 04/22/25 vs Del Norte | 4 |
| 04/08/25 @ Belen | 3 |
| 03/27/25 @ Pojoaque Valley | 2 |
| 03/08/25 @ Taos | 2 |
| + 5 more games |
In other batting news, Uriel Castro was a standout: he went 2-for-3 with four stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. Bernalillo is 5-1 when Castro posts two or more stolen bases, but 5-11 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Ulisses Castro, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, one triple, and two RBI.
Bernalillo always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .576. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Del Norte only posted an OBP of .385.
Bernalillo's record now sits at 10-12. As for Del Norte, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 11 of their last 12 games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-15-1 record this season.
Bernalillo will square off against Hope Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Spartans' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Huskies have averaged an impressive 7.3 runs per game this season. As for Del Norte, they will face off against Albuquerque Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Chargers will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Knights surely won't give up without a fight.
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