Socorro won the last time they faced Hot Springs and things went their way on Saturday too. The Warriors had just enough and edged out the Tigers 8-6. With that win, the Warriors brought their scoring average up to 6.2 runs per game.
Sebastian Mercado
| 03/20/25 @ Dexter | 4 |
| 03/05/25 @ Bosque | 3 |
| 04/05/25 @ Hot Springs | 2 |
| 04/02/25 vs Hot Springs | 1 |
| 03/22/25 @ Ruidoso | 1 |
Sebastian Mercado was incredible, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4. He has become a key player for Socorro: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 3-6 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Jacob Angel, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Mercado wasn't the only one making solid contact: Socorro kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Hot Springs only managed seven hits.
Socorro's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-6. As for Hot Springs, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-8-1 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Socorro is set to square off against their familiar foe Tularosa at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Hot Springs will challenge rival Cobre at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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