East Mountain is 8-2 against Sandia Prep since April of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The East Mountain Timberwolves will head out on the road to square off against the Sandia Prep Sundevils at 3:00 p.m. East Mountain is no doubt hoping to put an end to a five-game streak of away losses.
East Mountain's hitters might be in the hot seat on Tuesday considering what happened against Ruidoso on Tuesday. They lost 15-0 to the Warriors.
Sandia Prep lost 18-8 to Albuquerque Academy on Thursday. Sandia Prep has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Ellie Garcia made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-1. Kyrie Lujan was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
East Mountain's defeat dropped their record down to 7-11. As for Sandia Prep, their loss dropped their record down to 4-11.
Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. East Mountain has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .520. However, it's not like Sandia Prep struggles in that department as they've averaged .537. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
East Mountain skirted past Sandia Prep 24-22 when the teams last played on April 13th. The rematch might be a little tougher for East Mountain 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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