Baseball Recap: Albuquerque Academy Has No Trouble Against Valley

Chargers

Margin (Wins)

03/06/25 @ Navajo Prep	20
03/22/25 @ Atrisco Heritage Academy	14
04/08/25 vs Del Norte	13
03/14/25 @ Highland	13
04/18/25 @ Valley	11

The home team had come away the winner the last five times Albuquerque Academy and Valley had met, but sadly for the fans who attended this one that wasn't the case. The Chargers blew past the Vikings 12-1 on Friday. The result was nothing new for the Chargers, who have now won ten contests by eight runs or more so far this season.

Matthew Delaney spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up ten Ks. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in seven consecutive appearances.

At the plate, the team relied heavily on Ryan Williams, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March. EJ Gallardo was another key player, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.

They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Albuquerque Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hit total in three consecutive matchups.

Albuquerque Academy's record is now 13-9. As for Valley, their defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 11-11.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Albuquerque Academy will take on Hope Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Huskies will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something the Chargers surely won't give up without a fight. As for Valley, they will face off against Belen at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday.