Taos had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against the Espanola Valley Sundevils by a score of 6-2 on Wednesday. That's more bragging rights for Taos, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Penny Epsonosa spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on ten hits and racked up eight Ks. Those eight strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, Mia Jeantete was excellent, going 2-for-3 with a triple, a run, and an RBI. Alexis Etzel was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Taos' victory ended a five-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 7-12. As for Espanola Valley, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost ten of their last 11 matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-18 record this season.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Pojoaque Valley the next time they take the field. Taos will host Pojoaque Valley at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, while Espanola Valley will head out to face them at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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