Albuquerque Academy never let their opponents score on Saturday. Everything went their way against the Espanola Valley Sundevils as the Albuquerque Academy Chargers made off with a 16-0 win. Albuquerque Academy might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won ten matchups by seven runs or more this season.
Melissa Purcella was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out six over four innings pitched. Purcella has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Purcella was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Samantha Walker was a standout: she scored three runs while going 4-for-4. Sydney Koranyi was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
The victory was the fourth in a row for Albuquerque Academy, bringing their record for this year to 13-9. As for Espanola Valley, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost nine of their last ten contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-17 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Albuquerque Academy will square off against Bernalillo at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Bernalillo is on a three-game streak of home wins, Albuquerque Academy a three-game streak of away wins -- so someone will have to leave a streak behind on the field. As for Espanola Valley, they will head out on the road to take on Taos at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Espanola Valley is facing Taos at the right time seeing as Taos is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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