Del Norte hasn't had much luck against Albuquerque Academy recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Knights will take on the Chargers at 4:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Del Norte is headed into Tuesday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their sixth straight game on Saturday. They came up short against West Mesa, falling 11-1.
Del Norte saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Dakari Morenike, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Albuquerque Academy lost 15-9 to Atrisco Heritage Academy on Saturday.
Joseph Rounds stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: he scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. Andrew Olson was another, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-4.
Del Norte's defeat dropped their record down to 1-10-1. As for Albuquerque Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 9-8.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Del Norte has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 9 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Albuquerque Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 7 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Del Norte might still be hurting after the 11-1 defeat they got from Albuquerque Academy in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Can the Knights avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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