Farmington won the last time they faced Volcano Vista, and things went their way on Saturday too. The Farmington Scorpions skirted past the Volcano Vista Hawks 6-4.
Ashlynn Sandoval spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on six hits.
At the plate, Farmington let Aaliyah Archuletta and Taelor Joe loose on the outfield. Archuletta went 1-for-3 with two runs and a triple, while Joe went 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Jadyn Jones, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
On Volcano Vista's side, Trinity Rubidoux was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Sixx Arnold, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
Farmington's win bumped their record up to 10-6. As for Volcano Vista, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-10 record this season.
Farmington has the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Sandia at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Farmington is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 11 runs per game this season. As for Volcano Vista, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Cibola at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Cibola is coming into the matchup with seven straight defeats on the road, meaning Volcano Vista will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory.
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