Moriarty came into this matchup off a tough eight-run defeat on Friday. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of the Bernalillo Spartans by a score of 3-1 on Saturday. The Pintos haven't had much luck with the Spartans recently, as the team has come up short the last five times they've met.
Evan Pacheco spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on three hits.
Moriarty's loss dropped their record down to 3-7. As for Bernalillo, they have been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-7 record this season.
Moriarty and Bernalillo will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. Moriarty will square off against rival Pojoaque Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Bernalillo is set to face off against their familiar foe Hope Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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