Del Norte is on a three-game streak of home losses, Albuquerque Academy a three-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck is about to change. The Del Norte Knights will take on the Albuquerque Academy Chargers at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Given that the pair suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
Last Friday, Del Norte didn't have quite enough to beat Bernalillo and fell 4-2. That's two games in a row now that Del Norte has lost by exactly two runs.
Del Norte saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Xzander Van winkle, who went 3-for-3 with a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Davien Dimaggio, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Albuquerque Academy fell victim to a tough 14-4 loss at the hands of Atrisco Heritage Academy on Saturday.
Mark McNaney was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played.
Del Norte's defeat dropped their record down to 4-13. As for Albuquerque Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 9-8.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Del Norte has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.8 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Albuquerque Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.1. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Del Norte suffered a grim 16-0 defeat to Albuquerque Academy when the teams last played back in April of 2023. Thankfully for Del Norte, Michelangelo Duva (who went 3-for-3 with four runs, three RBI, and a triple) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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