East Mountain Beats Hope Christian 10-2, Starts Season 3-0

SANDIA PARK — The East Mountain High School baseball team continued its dominant start to the season Tuesday, cruising to a 10-2 home victory over Hope Christian. The win moves the Timberwolves to a perfect 3-0 record following a season-opening doubleheader sweep of Valley.

Dominance on the Mound

Senior Aidan Madrid anchored the Timberwolves’ effort, earning the win with a commanding five-inning performance. Madrid surrendered only one run on eight hits while striking out four and walking none.

Efficient Offense

East Mountain’s bats were highly efficient, turning 11 hits into 10 runs. The Timberwolves showed significant plate discipline, led by Aidan Madrid, who reached base in every appearance, finishing 2-for-2 with two RBIs.

Other key offensive contributors included:

• Ty Rector (Sr.): 2-for-4 with a double and two runs scored.
• Charles Birdwell (Sr.): 2-for-4 with two doubles and two RBIs.
• Luke Stoerner (Sr.): 2-for-4 with one RBI.
• Quinlan Gwyther (Sr.): Accounted for two RBIs and one run scored.

Early Season Momentum

The Timberwolves have outscored their opponents 28-7 through their first three games. The streak began with a double-header sweep of Valley, taking the games 7-2 and 11-3.

East Mountain Roster: Ryan Moorhead, Ty Rector, Tobias Gabaldon, Charles Birdwell, Brody Fryer, Christopher Moya, Dalton Springall, Quinlan Gwyther, Aidan Madrid, Sullivan Millea, Brody Johnson, Owen Darnell, Cole Darnell, Stace David, Brandon Johnson, Nathaniel Herrera-Lucero, Matthew Gurule.