Cibola hasn't had much luck against Sandia recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Cibola Cougars will square off against the Sandia Matadors at 3:30 p.m. Cibola will be looking to extend their current five-game winning streak dating back to last season.
Cibola took a ten-run loss the last time they faced off against Rio Grande, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. Cibola sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-3 victory over Rio Grande on Saturday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Cougars have posted since April 11, 2024.
Austin Zapach spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on four hits and racked up six Ks.
On the hitting side, Isaac Brito was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run, five RBI, and one stolen base.
Meanwhile, Sandia had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They blew past Albuquerque Academy 12-5 on Thursday.
Cibola's record is now 3-0. As for Sandia, they pushed their record up to 1-0 with the victory, which was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Cibola came up short against Sandia in their previous matchup back in March of 2024, falling 6-1. Can Cibola avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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