For the first time this season, Pojoaque Valley will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will be playing at home against the Moriarty Pintos at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Pojoaque Valley is headed into Wednesday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Thursday. They lost 15-5 to St. Michael's.
Pojoaque Valley saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Izabella Lujan, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Moriarty has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 3.15 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Saturday. They came up short against Belen, falling 14-4. The Pintos haven't had much luck with the Eagles recently, as the team has come up short the last four times they've met.
Pojoaque Valley's loss dropped their record down to 3-11. As for Moriarty, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-3.
Wednesday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Pojoaque Valley has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .456. However, it's not like Moriarty struggles in that department as they've averaged .569. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Pojoaque Valley skirted past Moriarty 18-17 in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Will Pojoaque Valley repeat their success, or does Moriarty has a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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