For the second straight game, Eldorado will face off against Rio Grande. The Eagles will host the Ravens at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Eldorado is coming into the game hot, having won their last eight games.
Eldorado is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They came out on top against Rio Grande by a score of 8-4.
Cooper Burak spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits. He has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than two walks in 13 consecutive appearances.
Sullivan Wilson
| 05/08/26 vs Rio Grande | 3 |
| 05/02/26 @ Santa Fe | 1 |
| 05/02/26 @ Santa Fe | 2 |
| 04/30/26 vs Los Lunas | 1 |
| 04/25/26 vs Manzano | 2 |
| + 6 more games |
On the hitting side, Eldorado let Sullivan Wilson and Sebastian Mestas run wild. Wilson went 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and one double, while Mestas went 3-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI Wilson has posted since back in April. The team also got some help courtesy of John Wofford, who went 1-for-3 with one home run.
They weren't the only ones working in the home run department: Eldorado lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now launched at least two home runs in three consecutive contests.
Eldorado's win bumped their record up to 23-4. As for Rio Grande, they moved to 17-9 with that defeat, which also ended their nine-game winning streak.
Saturday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Eldorado has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .527. However, it's not like Rio Grande struggles in that department as they've averaged .473. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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