Melissa Purcella
| 04/12/25 @ Bernalillo | 11 |
| 04/10/25 vs Manzano | 8 |
| 04/08/25 vs Del Norte | 16 |
| 04/04/25 @ Hope Christian | 10 |
| 04/02/25 vs Valley | 14 |
| 03/27/25 @ Grants | 15 |
While Albuquerque Academy might've come up empty on Saturday, Melissa Purcella wasn't going down without a fight. Bernalillo had no answer to Purcella as she struck out 11 batters over six innings while giving up three earned runs off eight hits (and only one walk). Purcella has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in six consecutive appearances.
Looking ahead, Purcella and Albuquerque Academy will head out on the road to square off against Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Purcella has dominated as far as strikeouts are concerned (she's averaged 6.1 per game this season), but she's got her work cut out for her considering the Vikings have only allowed 2.82 per game this season.
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