Sadly, Sandia Prep is still looking for their first win of the season after six matches. Their tough 27-14 defeat to the Hope Christian Huskies on Wednesday might stick with them for a while. One positive for Sandia Prep, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Mariah Torres was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-5. Another player making a difference was Eva Silva, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and a double.
Even though they lost, Sandia Prep kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
On Hope Christian's side, Iliana Cordova made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Cordova was even better at the plate, scoring five runs and stealing a base while going 5-for-6.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Raelynn Michel, who went 4-for-5 with a home run, six RBI, and two runs. Siena Sturgis was another key contributor, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in four of her six plate appearances.
Sandia Prep's loss dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Hope Christian, they pushed their record up to 6-6 with that win, which was their third straight on the road.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Sandia Prep by a score of 12-1 later that day.
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