Sandia Prep is 2-8 against East Mountain since April of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Sandia Prep Sundevils will be playing in front of their home fans against the East Mountain Timberwolves at 3:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Sandia Prep lost 18-8 to Albuquerque Academy on Thursday. Sandia Prep has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Ellie Garcia was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-1. The team also got some help courtesy of Kyrie Lujan, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
Meanwhile, East Mountain was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They lost 15-0 to Ruidoso.
Sandia Prep's loss dropped their record down to 4-11. As for East Mountain, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-11.
Tuesday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Sandia Prep hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .444. However, it's not like East Mountain struggles in that department as they've averaged .390. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Sandia Prep couldn't quite finish off East Mountain when the teams last played on April 13th and fell 24-22. Will Sandia Prep have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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