The Pojoaque Valley Elks/Elkettes will challenge the Taos Tigers at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Pojoaque Valley is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season.
On Wednesday, Pojoaque Valley came up short against Los Alamos and fell 10-7. The loss continues a trend for the Elks/Elkettes in their meetings with the Hilltoppers: they've now lost three in a row.
Allison Paytiamo and Stephanie Romero did some serious damage despite the final result: Paytiamo went 2-for-3 with one triple, one stolen base, and two RBI, while Romero went 3-for-4 with three RBI and one triple. Paytiamo also put up a double, which was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Lilah Herrera, who got on base in two of her four plate appearances with three runs.
Meanwhile, Taos was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They lost 17-0 to Moriarty.
Taos' loss dropped their record down to 4-11. As for Pojoaque Valley, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-16.
Saturday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Pojoaque Valley has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .452. However, it's not like Taos struggles in that department as they've averaged .470. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Pojoaque Valley might still be hurting after the 14-4 loss they got from Taos in their previous matchup two weeks ago. Will the Elks/Elkettes have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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