While Moriarty's victory against Pojoaque Valley wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Pintos skirted past the Elks/Elkettes 8-7. That's two games straight that the Pintos have won by just one run.

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Scott Batie looked comfortable as he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Cash Klein and Trey Denomme did most of the damage at the plate: Klein went 2-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one RBI, while Denomme went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. That's the most RBI Denomme has posted since back in April. The team also got some help courtesy of Raiden Scribner, who went 2-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Moriarty was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .400. They are a perfect 7-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
The win got Moriarty back to even at 11-11. As for Pojoaque Valley, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last eight games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-19 record this season.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Pojoaque Valley beat Moriarty by a score of 8-7 later that day.
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