Softball Game Preview: Navajo Prep Eagles vs. Santa Fe Indian Braves

Navajo Prep hasn't had much luck against Santa Fe Indian recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. The Eagles will look to defend their home field against the Braves at 11:00 a.m. Considering both teams were shutout in their prior games, the pair is probably coming into this one with something to prove.

Navajo Prep heads in on the heels of a playoff contest on Wednesday. They came up short against West Las Vegas, falling 18-0. While getting shut out isn't ideal, the Eagles haven't been shut out since back in April.

Meanwhile, Wednesday just wasn't the day for Santa Fe Indian's offense. They lost 15-0 to Cobre on Wednesday.

Navajo Prep's defeat dropped their record down to 19-6. As for Santa Fe Indian, they dropped their record down to 13-14 with the loss, which was their fourth straight on the road.

Navajo Prep's speedy runners might be the difference in Wednesday's match. The Eagles have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 11.3 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Santa Fe Indian, though, as they've been averaging only 0.8 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Navajo Prep continue to outrun the ball?

Navajo Prep suffered a grim 8-2 defeat to Santa Fe Indian when the teams last played back in May of 2024. Will the Eagles have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.