With a playoff game on the line, Ruidoso rose to the challenge on Saturday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Sandia Prep Sundevils a 10-0 shutout. Considering Ruidoso has won 11 contests by more than five runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
Logan Sandoval made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit over five innings pitched. Sandoval has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Sandoval was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Gabriel Johnson, who went 2-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. Another player making a difference was Andres Marmolejo, who scored two runs while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Ruidoso's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-9. As for Sandia Prep, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 10-16.
Ruidoso will challenge St. Michael's at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Ruidoso is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.6 runs per game this season. Sandia Prep does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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