Alamogordo was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 11th straight defeat. They took a 10-5 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Las Cruces Bulldawgs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Alamogordo of the 6-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
Easton 'Cash' Delanda made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI.
Even though they lost, Alamogordo was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
On Las Cruces' side, Miah Valles made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 12 batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. Valles has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Valles was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with three RBI.
In other batting news, Lucas Hernandez was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Bubba Urenda, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Alamogordo's defeat dropped their record down to 5-15. As for Las Cruces, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 15-7.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Alamogordo by a score of 8-2 later that day.
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