East Mountain scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Saturday. They had just enough and edged the Sandia Prep Sundevils out 24-22. The victory was a breath of fresh air for East Mountain as it put an end to their five-game losing streak.
East Mountain got a massive performance out of Chaeli Lehocky, who scored five runs and stole a base while going 5-for-6. The team also got some help courtesy of Idaly Munoz, who scored five runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4.
On Sandia Prep's side, Kyrie Lujan made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 4-for-6 with a home run, seven RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Madi Garcia, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 5-for-6.
Even though they lost, Sandia Prep was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .592. That's the best batting average they've managed all season.
The win got East Mountain back to even at 7-7. As for Sandia Prep, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-9.
East Mountain will head out on the road to face off against Estancia at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Sandia Prep, they will be playing at home against To'hajiilee at 3:00 p.m. in Tuesday's first game. Sandia Prep is out to stop a 11-game streak of losses at home dating back to last season.
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