Magdalena scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Saturday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Northwest Falcons a 20-0 shutout. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest win of the season.
Magdalena let Ayden Herschbach and Mathew Parker loose on the outfield. Herschbach scored four runs and stole three bases while going 4-for-4, while Parker went 2-for-4 with a home run, two stolen bases, and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Javen Tafoya, who went 1-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base.
Magdalena has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games, which provided a nice bump to their 5-6 record this season. As for Northwest, they are on an 11-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-12.
Magdalena will head out on the road to challenge Mesilla Valley Christian School at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Mesilla Valley Christian School is coming into the matchup with seven straight victories at home, so Magdalena will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. Northwest will take on Wingate at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. Wingate and Northwest are at an even 3-3 over their past six head-to-heads.
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