The Newcomb Skyhawks will take on the Santa Fe Indian Braves at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Newcomb has given up an average of 14.5 runs per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Newcomb is headed into Saturday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Tuesday. They lost 11-0 to Rehoboth Christian.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Santa Fe Indian, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged out Robertson 4-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Braves have posted since May 15, 2024.
Isabella Galvan spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on nine hits.
At the plate, Abrielle Herrera was excellent, going 2-for-3 with one triple and two RBI.
Santa Fe Indian's win was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 9-5. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.0 runs over those games. As for Newcomb, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-8.
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