Del Norte hasn't had much luck against Manzano recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Del Norte Knights will square off against the Manzano Monarchs at 1:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Del Norte is headed into Friday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fifth straight game on Thursday. They lost 19-4 to Eldorado.
The home team had won the previous four meetings between Manzano and West Mesa, and West Mesa kept the tradition alive. Manzano came up short against West Mesa on Thursday, falling 19-3.
Shania Aragon made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 1-for-1. Sophia Rios Duvall was another key player, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
Del Norte's defeat dropped their record down to 1-9. As for Manzano, their loss dropped their record down to 2-7.
Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Del Norte has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .544. However, it's not like Manzano struggles in that department as they've averaged .496. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Del Norte came out on top in a nail-biter against Manzano in their previous matchup back in April of 2024, sneaking past 13-12. Does Del Norte have another victory up their sleeve, or will Manzano turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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