With a playoff game on the line, Alamogordo rose to the challenge on Thursday. They walked away with an 8-4 win over the Cibola Cougars. Alamogordo is really starting to get used to good results now that the team's won 15 straight.
Sydney Lessentine made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off eight hits (and not a single walk). Lessentine has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Lessentine was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Alamogordo let Amani Cosom and Khloe Lunar loose on the outfield. Cosom scored two runs and stole five bases while going 2-for-4, while Lunar scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Cosom is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last five games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Alexis Rodriguez, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
On Cibola's side, Amaya Castille made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Alamogordo's victory bumped their record up to 26-3. As for Cibola, their loss dropped their record down to 19-10.
Alamogordo is on the road again on Friday to play La Cueva at 11:00 a.m. La Cueva will roll in looking for their 16th straight win, something Alamogordo surely won't give up without a fight. As for Cibola, they will square off against Mayfield on Friday. Cibola is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11.1 runs per game this season.
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