The Gallup Bengals will take on the Volcano Vista Hawks at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday.
Gallup saw some tournament action on Friday. They lost 7-1 to Silver. The Bengals have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Volcano Vista, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Friday. They won by a run and slipped past Las Cruces 9-8. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Hawks have posted since March 25, 2025.
Kaylee Sanchez and Jewel Candelaria did most of the damage at the plate: Sanchez went 3-for-4 with three runs and one RBI, while Candelaria went a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI and one double. Sanchez is on a roll when it comes to hits, as she's now got three or more in each of the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Demi DePaula, who went 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Volcano Vista hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post two or more strikeouts.
The victory got Volcano Vista back to even at 3-3. As for Gallup, they now have a losing record of 1-2.
Gallup might still be hurting after the 10-0 defeat they got from Volcano Vista in their previous matchup back in March of 2025. Can the Bengals avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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