Sandia Prep had lost three straight at home, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 7-9 to make it four. They lost 8-0 to the New Mexico Military Institute Colts. Having soared to a lofty 17 runs in the game before, the Sundevils' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
As for New Mexico Military Institute, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 12-6. Considering they have won eight matchups by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
For New Mexico Military Institute's part, Tegin Maloney made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out 13 over seven innings pitched. Maloney has become a key player for New Mexico Military Institute: the team is undefeated when he allows at most three hits, but 5-6 otherwise. Maloney was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run. He has been hot, having posted at least one stolen base the last six times he's played.
In other batting news, Javier Yepiz Galindo was incredible, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with four stolen bases and four runs. New Mexico Military Institute is undefeated when Yepiz Galindo posts two or more runs, but 5-6 otherwise. Noah Martinez also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: New Mexico Military Institute beat Sandia Prep by a score of 20-1 later that day.
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