Espanola Valley managed to slip by Pojoaque Valley the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Sundevils came up short against the Elks/Elkettes on Tuesday, falling 17-8. The Sundevils were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Elks/Elkettes earlier this season, when they won 20-19.
Nayleah Martinez made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 4-for-4 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and one triple. That triple marked the first that she has hit this season. Another player making a difference was Gabriella Segura, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
Espanola Valley has been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last nine games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-18 record this season. As for Pojoaque Valley, their win ended a six-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-17.
Coincidentally, Espanola Valley and Pojoaque Valley will both be playing Moriarty the next time they take the field. The Sundevils will host the Pintos at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, while the Elks/Elkettes will head out to face them at 3:00 p.m. on Friday.
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