Alamogordo is 0-10 against Las Cruces since June of 2021 but things could change on Monday. The Tigers will challenge the Bulldawgs at 7:00 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Alamogordo is headed into Monday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 12th straight game on Thursday. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 5-4 heartbreaker at the hands of Mayfield.
Kade Kiss was huge no matter where he played even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over 5.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off three hits. That's the fewest hits he has allowed since back in March. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one RBI.
Kiss wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jaden Ruiz, who went 2-for-4 with two doubles and one RBI. Those doubles were Ruiz's first of the season.
Meanwhile, Las Cruces fell victim to Organ Mountain and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They lost 11-0 to the Knights. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for the Bulldawgs, who until this contest were averaging 3.95 runs allowed.
This is the second loss in a row for Las Cruces and nudges their season record down to 15-5. As for Alamogordo, their loss dropped their record down to 7-13.
Alamogordo might still be hurting after the 8-2 defeat they got from Las Cruces in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can the Tigers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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