Atrisco Heritage Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell victim to a tough 8-2 defeat at the hands of the Valley Vikings. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Atrisco Heritage Academy of the 3-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Christopher Elliott was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and five unearned) runs off eight hits. Elliott was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a triple and an RBI.
Elliott wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Ignacio Quintana, who went 1-for-2 with a double and an RBI.
On Valley's side, Jayden Martinez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on five hits and racked up nine Ks. Martinez has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Louie Gomez, who scored a run while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Elias Saiz, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Atrisco Heritage Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 8-11. As for Valley, they now have a winning record of 10-9.
Atrisco Heritage Academy will be playing in front of their home fans against Cleveland at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Valley, they are on the road again on Tuesday to play Bernalillo at 4:00 p.m. The last three games Bernalillo has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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