Round Valley is a perfect 9-0 against Pinon since April of 2017 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Tuesday. The Elks will challenge the Eagles at 3:30 p.m. Round Valley is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last six games.
On Monday, Round Valley got the win against Morenci by a conclusive 19-1. The Elks might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 11 games by 12 runs or more this season.
Ryan Jaramillo
| 03/30/26 vs Morenci | 3 |
| 03/28/26 @ Tombstone | 1 |
| 03/26/26 vs Joseph City | 1 |
| 03/25/26 vs St. Johns | 2 |
| 03/20/26 vs Poston Butte | 2 |
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Ryan Jaramillo was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. That's the most hits she has posted over her last 12 contests.
In other batting news, Taizly Newman was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, six RBI, and two doubles. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Kelci Walker, who went 2-for-4 with three runs, two RBI, and one double.
Round Valley kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in nine consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, Pinon lost 12-3 to Ganado on Saturday. The Eagles haven't had much luck with the Hornets recently, as the team has come up short the last eight times they've met.
Round Valley's record now sits at 14-2. As for Pinon, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-4.
Round Valley got the 'W' when the teams last played back in April of 2025 against Pinon by a conclusive 12-1 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Elks since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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