Espanola Valley had lost three straight on the road, but on Saturday they dropped their record down to 4-13 to make it four. They lost 25-2 to the Moriarty Pintos. Having soared to a lofty 11 runs in the game before, the Sundevils couldn't push the score so high this time.
Espanola Valley saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Aliah Villalobos, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one run and one RBI.
As for Moriarty, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-6 record this season. Considering they have won 13 matchups by more than seven runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
On Moriarty's side, Isabella Gallegos was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Gallegos has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI.
In other batting news, Moriarty got a massive performance out of Emma Rodriguez, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with four runs, one triple, and one stolen base. What's more, Rodriguez posted two RBI, the most she's had since back in March. Another player making a difference was Kristina Means, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and two doubles.
While Espanola Valley had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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