Santa Fe South's game last Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They walked away with an 8-3 victory over the Putnam City Pirates. For the Saints, this counts as revenge for the 13-2 win the Pirates walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2023.
Diego Rodriguez was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out nine batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). Those nine strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one double. That double marked the first that he hit this season.
In other batting news, Santa Fe South let Steve Morales and Javier Duran run wild. Morales scored a run while going 2-for-3, while Duran scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4. What's more, Morales posted two RBI, the most he's had since back in April of 2024.
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| 03/27/25 - Away | 8-3 W |
| 04/21/23 - Home | 2-13 L |
| 04/22/22 - Away | 3-8 L |
Santa Fe South's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-13. As for Putnam City, their defeat was their seventh straight at home, which dropped their record down to 1-12.
Looking ahead, Santa Fe South will head out to square off against Bethany at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Putnam City, they will challenge Del City at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Putnam City is facing Del City at the right time seeing as Del City is stuck on a 12-game losing streak.
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