It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Cibola had no problem doing just that on Thursday. They skirted past the Organ Mountain Knights 8-6. The win was nothing new for Cibola as they're now sitting on four straight.
Gabrielle Moncada made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up five earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. Moncada has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Moncada was also big at the plate, going 3-for-5 with four RBI.
In other batting news, Cibola got a big performance out of Amaya Castille, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-5. Castille is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last four games she's played. Presley Peek-Ruscetti was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.
On Organ Mountain's side, Hannah Hopkins was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Danali Garces, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI.
Cibola's victory bumped their record up to 19-9. As for Organ Mountain, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last eight matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 15-13 record this season.
Cibola will face off against Alamogordo at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Alamogordo will roll in looking for their 15th straight win, something Cibola surely won't give up without a fight. As for Organ Mountain, they will be staying on the road on Thursday to face off against Piedra Vista at 6:00 p.m. The last three games Organ Mountain has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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