Taos extended their losing streak to five on Monday, dropping their season record down to 4-10 in the process. They came up short against the Los Alamos Hilltoppers, falling 10-1. Having soared to a lofty 12 runs in the game before, the Tigers couldn't push the score so high this time.
As for Los Alamos, the win (which was their eighth in a row) raised their record to 13-5-1. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven contests by six runs or more this season.
For Los Alamos' part, Malaya Haynes made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. Haynes has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
In other batting news, Los Alamos got a big performance out of Kohynn Young, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with two runs and one RBI. That's the most hits Young has posted since back in March. Abagail Deherrera was another key player, going 1-for-4 with one home run and two RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Taos is set to challenge their familiar foe Moriarty at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Los Alamos will face off against rival Pojoaque Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The timing is sure in the Hilltoppers' favor as the team sits on five straight wins at home while the Elks/Elkettes have been banged up by four consecutive losses on the road.
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