Bloomfield typically has all the answers at home, but on Saturday Valley proved too difficult a challenge. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Bobcats 4-3. This was a revenge game for the Vikings: when they faced off against the Bobcats on Saturday, they had to take a 3-2 defeat.
Estevan Fernandez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on nine hits and racked up seven Ks. Furthermore, he didn't allow a single walk, the first time he has blanked an opponent over his last six games.
At the plate, Thomas Velarde was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. Jaxon Foulk also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Valley hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Bloomfield struck out seven times.
Vikings
| 03/29/25 @ Bloomfield | 4-3 |
| 03/29/25 @ Bloomfield | 2-3 |
| 03/27/25 vs Cibola | 8-3 |
| 03/25/25 @ Sandia | 3-17 |
| 03/24/25 vs Manzano | 11-15 |
Valley's victory ended a six-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-9. As for Bloomfield, their loss ended a 14-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 11-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Valley will square off against Albuquerque Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Valley is facing Albuquerque Academy at the right time seeing as Albuquerque Academy is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Bloomfield, a feisty cat fight will be fought as Bloomfield Bobcats duke it out with Aztec Tigers at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The matchup will give they their first taste of in-conference action this season.
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