Baseball Game Preview: Tohatchi Cougars vs. Hozho Academy Wolves

Tohatchi is on a seven-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Hozho Academy is on a three-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Cougars will welcome the Wolves at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.

Tohatchi's pitching crew heads into the contest hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Tuesday. They were the clear victors by an 8-0 margin over Thoreau. The Cougars haven't had any issues with the Hawks recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive victory against them.

The team relied heavily on Tatum Bitsie, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. Shawn Francisco was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.

Meanwhile, Hozho Academy got the win against Laguna Acoma on Thursday by a conclusive 11-0.

Hozho Academy's win bumped their record up to 6-4. As for Tohatchi, their victory bumped their record up to 9-2.

Monday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Tohatchi has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .431. However, it's not like Hozho Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .472. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.