Magdalena's hitters rose to the challenge against a SonBlazers pitching crew that boasted an average of only 4.07 runs allowed on Saturday. The Magdalena Steers skirted past the Mesilla Valley Christian School SonBlazers 13-12. This was a revenge matchup for Magdalena, as the team was forced to settle for a 12-2 defeat when these two played on Saturday.
Mathew Lopez made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed three innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. Lopez was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs while going 2-for-5.
In other batting news, Mathew Parker was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-5.
On Mesilla Valley Christian School's side, Colton Cathey stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: he went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and a run. Another player making a difference was Westin Marr, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, two stolen bases, and two RBI.
Magdalena's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-7. As for Mesilla Valley Christian School, their loss ended an 11-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 11-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Magdalena will take on Jemez Valley at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Mesilla Valley Christian School, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Northwest at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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