Baseball Game Preview: Chinle Wildcats vs. Miyamura Patriots

The Chinle Wildcats will square off against the Miyamura Patriots at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Chinle is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.1 runs per game this season.

Chinle is probably headed into the matchup with a chip on their shoulder considering St. Johns just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Thursday. They fell just short of the Redskins by a score of 4-3.

Chinle saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kennon Sorrell, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.

Meanwhile, Miyamura suffered their closest loss since April 16, 2024 on Thursday. They fell just short of Aztec by a score of 5-3. The Patriots have struggled against the Tigers recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost meeting.

Nikki Torres was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while going 1-for-1. Shane Escajeda also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.

Miyamura now has a losing record of 7-8. As for Chinle, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-8.

Saturday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Chinle hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .332. However, it's not like Miyamura struggles in that department as they've averaged .315. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.