Ruidoso's game on Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Saturday. They had just enough and edged out the Sandia Prep Sundevils 6-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Warriors have posted since March 25th.
Carson Stratton
| 04/26/25 vs Sandia Prep | 12 |
| 04/12/25 vs Dexter | 11 |
| 04/02/24 @ Tucumcari | 10 |
| 03/27/25 vs Mesilla Valley Christian School | 8 |
| 03/22/24 @ Silver | 8 |
Carson Stratton was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out 12 batters over six innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. Those 12 strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. He has become a key player for Ruidoso: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 2-12-1 otherwise.
In other pitching news, Cash Johnston looked comfortable as he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Jensen Thetford, who went 1-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one RBI. Omar Guerrero was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Ruidoso's win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-12-1. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.4 runs on average over those games. As for Sandia Prep, their loss ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 9-11.
Ruidoso will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Sundevils: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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