Gallup is 9-1 against Aztec since May of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Gallup Bengals will be staying on the road to face off against the Aztec Tigers at 5:00 p.m. Gallup is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.6 runs per game this season.
Gallup is hoping to deliver their fans another blowout on Tuesday, just like they did against Miyamura (and have done all season long). Gallup blew past Miyamura 12-1.
Seniah Haines made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 12 over six innings pitched. Haines has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Haines was also big at the plate, going 3-for-3 with a stolen base and a double.
In other batting news, Morgan Belone was incredible, going 2-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and a double. She is on a roll when it comes to home runs, as she's now launched at least one in the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Jazmine Marrufo, who went 1-for-3 with three RBI, a triple, and a run.
Meanwhile, Aztec was able to grind out a solid win over Bloomfield on Thursday, taking the game 9-4. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Aztec.
Kamora Henry spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up seven Ks.
On the hitting side, Aztec got a massive performance out of Alexyn Candelaria, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Reagan Bradshaw, who went 1-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Gallup's victory was their 12th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 17-5. As for Aztec, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight games, which provided a massive bump to their 15-9 record this season.
Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Gallup has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .450. However, it's not like Aztec struggles in that department as they've averaged .435. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Gallup came out on top in a nail-biter against Aztec in their previous meeting last Thursday, sneaking past 3-1. The rematch might be a little tougher for Gallup 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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