Mescalero Apache is on a six-game streak of home losses dating back to last season, and Capitan a ten-game streak of away losses also dating back to last season. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Tuesday. The Mescalero Apache Chiefs will welcome the Capitan Tigers at 3:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Mescalero Apache came up short against Mesilla Valley Christian School on Saturday, falling 18-2.
Meanwhile, Capitan lost 21-4 to Lordsburg on Saturday.
Christian Marquez-Padilla was cooking despite his team's loss, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs and one stolen base. The team also got some help courtesy of Justin Shouse, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Capitan's loss dropped their record down to 0-13. As for Mescalero Apache, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-13.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Mescalero Apache has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5.9 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Capitan struggles in that department as they've been averaging 5.1 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Mescalero Apache took their victory against Capitan in their previous meeting on Tuesday by a conclusive 17-8 score. Do the Chiefs have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Tigers turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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