While Santa Teresa didn't have the best season last year (they finished 12-16), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. Everything went their way against the Thoreau Hawks on Thursday as the Santa Teresa Desert Warriors made off with a 24-0 win. That 24 run margin sets a new team best for the Desert Warriors this season.
Sebastian Molina
| 03/20/25 vs Thoreau | 3 |
| 03/19/25 vs Burges | 1 |
| 03/08/25 vs Andress | 1 |
| 03/07/25 vs Parkland | 1 |
| 04/18/24 @ Silver | 1 |
Sebastian Molina made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). Molina was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs while going 3-for-4. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in hits.
In other pitching news, Marcos Rivera looked comfortable as he struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). He has been consistent : he hasn't given up a single earned run any time he's pitched this season.
Back at the plate, Asia Acosta was a standout: he went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, three RBI, and one triple. He continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Ardon Luna, who went 2-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one triple.
Santa Teresa always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .690. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Thoreau only posted an OBP of .125.
The victory made it two in a row for Santa Teresa and bumps their season record up to 8-2.
Coming up, Santa Teresa will be taking part in a tournament against Mesilla Valley Christian School at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Santa Teresa will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last. As for Thoreau, they will take on Dora in a tournament on Friday.
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