Zuni was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They suffered a tough 11-1 defeat at the hands of the Laguna Acoma Hawks. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Zuni of the 16-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on Thursday.
Zuni saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kayleigh Lalio, who went 1-for-1 with an RBI.
On Laguna Acoma's side, Amaya Joe made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. Joe was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ciandra Lucero, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, five RBI, and two runs. Madelyn Brown was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
Zuni's defeat dropped their record down to 3-15. As for Laguna Acoma, their victory was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 10-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Zuni will take on Thoreau at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Laguna Acoma, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Navajo Prep at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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