Alamosa was handed a two-run defeat in their last contest, but they sure didn't let that happen against Sierra on Thursday. The Alamosa Mean Moose put the hurt on the Sierra Stallions with a sharp 9-3 win. Considering the Mean Moose have won five matches by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Shea Jordan spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on six hits. She also brought in his first walk of the season.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Araceli Molina, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and a stolen base. That home run was her first of the season. Leah Higareda was another key player, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2.
Alamosa's victory bumped their record up to 5-2. As for Sierra, they now have a losing record at 2-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Alamosa will host Montezuma-Cortez at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Sierra, they will play host again on Saturday to welcome Florence, where first pitch is scheduled at 10:00 a.m.
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