The Navajo Indians are taking a road trip to take on the Hammon Warriors at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Navajo's pitching crew has only allowed 1.8 runs per game this season, so Hammon's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Navajo came out on top against Walters on Monday thanks in part to the team's impressive five-run fourth inning. The Indians' pitchers stepped up to hand the Blue Devils an 8-0 shutout. Considering the Indians have won 18 games by more than seven runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Meanwhile, Monday just wasn't the day for Hammon's offense. They lost 12-0 to Mangum on Monday. The Warriors' loss signaled the end of their four-game winning streak.
Navajo's victory was their tenth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 21-2. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.5 runs over those games. As for Hammon, their defeat dropped their record down to 15-4.
Navajo took their victory against Hammon when the teams last played back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 12-2 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Indians since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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