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| 05/03/25 - Away | 9-2 W |
| 05/03/25 - Away | 3-13 L |
| 04/02/25 - Home | 12-14 L |
| 05/01/24 - Away | 2-6 L |
| 04/05/24 - Home | 13-14 L |
| + 5 more games |
Espanola Valley had lost three games straight , but after bumping their record up to 6-20 on Saturday that streak is in the rearview. They were the clear victors by a 9-2 margin over the Taos Tigers. The Sundevils not only won on Saturday, but they posted their biggest win since April 11th (when they won 16-1).
Aliah Villalobos was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She tossed seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off seven hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted over her last ten matches.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Leah Vigil, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one double. Another player making a difference was Aria Chavez, who went 3-for-5 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Espanola Valley was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .541. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .308 or higher in 18 consecutive contests.
As for Taos, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost ten of their last 11 games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-15 record this season. Having soared to a lofty 13 runs in the game before, they couldn't push the score so high this time.
On Taos' side, they saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Moniquie Concha, who went 2-for-3 with one run.
As of now, neither Espanola Valley nor the Tigers have any future games scheduled.
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