Pintos Slug Their Way Past Espanola Valley

ESPANOLA, N.M. – The Moriarty Pintos kicked off their doubleheader against Espanola Valley in explosive fashion on Saturday, routing the Sundevils 23-6 in a dominant first-game performance. The Pintos’ offense was in peak form, amassing 22 hits and capitalized on five Espanola errors.

Right-hander Scott Batie got the start for Moriarty and set the tone early. He pitched three solid innings, allowing five runs on five hits while striking out four, to earn the win. Batie also contributed at the plate, going 1-for-2 with two RBIs and a double.

Moriarty wasted no time getting on the scoreboard, putting up eight runs in the first inning. Nick Kamplain, who had a flawless 3-for-3 day at the plate with four RBIs, started the rally with an RBI single. Cash Klein also had a big inning, driving in two runs. Klein finished the game 4-for-5 with two home runs and two RBIs.

The Pintos continued to pour it on in the second inning, scoring six more runs. Rylan Thackerson, who went 3-for-4 with three RBIs and a triple, and Micah Kamplain, who was 3-for-5 with two RBIs and a double, were key contributors to the inning’s success.

Espanola Valley managed to answer with two runs in the first inning and three more in the second, but they were unable to keep pace with Moriarty’s offensive onslaught. The Pintos added two runs in the third, one in the fourth, and six in the fifth to solidify their lead.

For Moriarty, other notable performances came from Trey Denomme (2-for-4, 1 RBI), Wesley Francis (2-for-5, 1 RBI), and Tyler Denomme (2-for-4, 2 RBIs). Oscar Shuck and Cooper Schnerch also chipped in with RBIs.

Overall, it was a complete team effort for the Pintos, who showed that they are a force to be reckoned with this season. They will look to build on this momentum in the second game of the doubleheader.

GAME TWO

The Pintos (10-8, 6-1) unleashed a staggering offensive assault to overwhelm Espanola Valley 22-6 in the second game of their road doubleheader, ending the contest in six innings.

The Pintos combined a 12-hit barrage with disciplined plate appearances to dismantle the Sundevils’ pitching staff. Moriarty set the tone immediately with four runs in the opening frame and never trailed. While Espanola Valley remained within striking distance through four innings, trailing 8-6, the Pintos effectively ended the game with a massive 12-run outburst in the top of the sixth.

Trey Denomme headlined the Moriarty box score, finishing 2-for-3 with two doubles and three RBIs. Nick Kamplain also drove in three runs on two hits, while Micah Kamplain and Cash Klein each collected two hits and two RBIs. The Pintos’ scoring was aided by a shaky Sundevil defense that committed four errors.

On the mound, two Moriarty hurlers combined for eight strikeouts to keep the Espanola Valley bats in check. Cash Klein was nearly untouchable, throwing 2.2 hitless innings and striking out six. Nick Kamplain provided 1.1 innings of work, recording two strikeouts and allowing just one hit.

The Sundevils managed only one hit in the contest, scoring their six runs primarily through a three-run first and a three-run fourth, but they were unable to keep pace once the Moriarty lineup found its rhythm in the later innings.