Baseball Game Preview: Mogollon Mustangs vs. Alchesay Falcons

By Team Reports Mar 16, 2025, 12:28am

Baseball Preview: Mogollon Mustangs vs. Alchesay Falcons

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Mogollon is 1-6 against Alchesay since April of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Mogollon Mustangs will host the Alchesay Falcons at 2:00 p.m. Mogollon is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11.8 runs per game this season.

Alchesay will be up against a hot Mogollon team: the squad just extended their winning streak to three. Mogollon was the clear victors by a 17-6 margin over Holbrook last Saturday. Considering the Mustangs have won four matchups by more than five runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.

Yoyo Suarez

Runs Batted In (Career)

03/08/25 vs Holbrook4
03/04/25 @ Maryvale Prep2
04/18/24 vs Hayden1
04/17/24 vs Joseph City1
04/03/24 vs Pinon1

Mogollon got a massive performance out of Yoyo Suarez, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. Those four RBI gave Suarez a new career-high. Quinn Tenney was another key player, going 1-for-2 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple.

Mogollon hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most five strikeouts every time they've taken the field this season.

Alchesay hadn't beaten Chinle on the road since March 26, 2019 but that history sure didn't bother them on Saturday. Alchesay came out on top in a nail-biter against Chinle, sneaking past 4-3.

Chez Massey spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on nine hits.

On the hitting side, Kyrin Ivins was incredible, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Japeth Henry, who scored two runs and stole Three bases. while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.

Alchesay's victory was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 9-2. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.6 runs over those games. As for Mogollon, their win bumped their record up to 5-1.

Tuesday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Mogollon hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .415. However, it's not like Alchesay struggles in that department as they've averaged .428. 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.

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