Leah Gutierrez Dominates in Game Against Espanola Valley

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Leah Gutierrez, a pitcher for the Santa Fe softball team, had a standout performance in their game against Espanola Valley on Thursday. She struck out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run on three hits. This continues Gutierrez's strong play against Espanola Valley, as she also had a big game the last time the two teams faced off in March 2025.

Why it matters

Gutierrez's dominant outing is an encouraging sign for the Santa Fe team as they look to bounce back from a 5-1 loss to Gallup the last time the two teams met. Her ability to shut down the Espanola Valley lineup could provide a boost as Santa Fe prepares to face Gallup again this Saturday.

The details

In the seven-inning game, Gutierrez struck out 12 Espanola Valley batters while allowing just one earned run on three hits. This continues a trend of strong performances by Gutierrez against this opponent, as she also had a big game the last time the teams met in March 2025.

• Gutierrez struck out 12 batters over seven innings on Thursday, March 27, 2026.
• The last time Gutierrez and Santa Fe faced Espanola Valley was in March 2025.

What’s next

Santa Fe and Leah Gutierrez will venture away from home to challenge Gallup at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. The last time these two faced off, Gutierrez and Co. were forced to settle for a 5-1 loss. It remains to be seen if Gutierrez can turn the tables in the rematch.