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Belen first baseman Shyla Rocha is ready for action Saturday, as the pitch zips toward home plate during a doubleheader against Las Cruces.
BELEN — The bats were cracking Saturday for Belen during a double-header against Las Cruces, but the Eagles had a difficult time shutting down the Bulldawgs offense.
BHS was swept at home by scores of 20-10 and 21-11. On Monday, the Eagles (5-8) fell at West Las Vegas 9-2.
In other action, Los Lunas (5-2) defeated Silver 4-3 and Deming 7-1 at the Artesia tournament but lost to Cobre 13-0. The Tigers meet Carlsbad Thursday in the opening round of the Rio Rancho tournament.
Valencia (1-4) will also participate in the Rio Rancho tournament beginning Thursday, facing Miyamura. The Jaguars will look to end a four-game losing streak when they play their first game in 10 days.
Mike Powers spent more than 40 years as a television news and sports anchor, mostly in the Albuquerque market. He has won numerous awards including New Mexico Sportscaster of the Year. He covers a wide range of sports, including the Valencia County prep scene.
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