Rehoboth Christian is 0-4 against Santa Fe Indian since April of 2023 but things could change on Saturday. The Lynx will host the Braves at 12:00 p.m. Rehoboth Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.5 runs per game this season.
Rehoboth Christian gave up the first runs last Tuesday, but they didn't let that get them down. They blew past Jemez Valley 16-2. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Lynx.
Jonathan Zylstra made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out six batters over 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Rehoboth Christian is undefeated when he allows at most one earned run, but 3-5 otherwise. Zylstra was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3. What's more, he posted two RBI, the most he's had since back in May of 2024.
Kodah Chapman
| 04/08/25 @ Jemez Valley | 4 |
| 03/22/25 vs Melrose | 3 |
| 04/08/25 @ Jemez Valley | 2 |
| 04/01/25 @ Navajo Prep | 2 |
| 05/04/24 vs Estancia | 2 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kodah Chapman, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with six RBI, three doubles, and two runs. Those four hits gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Karlin Yazzie, who scored three runs while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Rehoboth Christian always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .559. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Jemez Valley only posted an OBP of .273.
Meanwhile, Santa Fe Indian played in-conference for the first time on Thursday and got just the result they were looking for. They skirted past West Las Vegas 5-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Braves have posted since March 8th.
Talyn Kewanletzema made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Terrance Crispin and Takoda Jones did most of the damage at the plate: Crispin scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances, while Jones got on base in all four of his plate appearances with one triple. That triple was Jones' first of the season. Another player making a difference was Dontrell Aguilar, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Rehoboth Christian pushed their record up to 6-5 with the victory, which was their fourth straight on the road. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.5 runs over those games. As for Santa Fe Indian, their victory bumped their record up to 10-4.
Saturday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Rehoboth Christian has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .451. However, it's not like Santa Fe Indian struggles in that department as they've averaged .449. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Rehoboth Christian came up short against Santa Fe Indian in their previous matchup back in April of 2024, falling 11-7. Will the Lynx have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
