Albuquerque Academy is 9-1 against Del Norte since April of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Albuquerque Academy Chargers will be playing at home against the Del Norte Knights at 4:00 p.m. Albuquerque Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10 runs per game this season.
In what's become a running theme this season, Albuquerque Academy gave their fans yet another huge win on Thursday. They put the hurt on Sandia Prep with a sharp 18-8 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for Albuquerque Academy.
Melissa Purcella made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Purcella has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Purcella was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-3 with a home run, seven RBI, and four runs.
In other batting news, Lilia Braun was incredible, scoring three runs while going 2-for-3. Bella Swanson was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
Del Norte played against Bernalillo and lost via forfeit.
Albuquerque Academy's win ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 11-9. As for Del Norte, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-14.
Albuquerque Academy beat Del Norte 17-13 when the teams last played on April 9th. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Del Norte's Jade Rodriguez, who scored four runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-4. Now that she's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Albuquerque Academy still be able to contain Rodriguez? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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