Tularosa is 4-0 against Mescalero Apache since April of 2023, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Tularosa Wildcats will be staying on the road to face off against the Mescalero Apache Chiefs at 4:00 p.m. One thing working in Tularosa's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last four games.
Tularosa can now show off nine landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 16-6 margin over Lordsburg.
Braydan Tortalita and Jacoby Apachito made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Tortalita tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Apachito struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Tortalita scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4, while Apachito scored a run and stole four bases while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Xavier Chavez, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Ricky Bryant, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Mescalero Apache narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past Capitan 13-12.
Like Tularosa, Mescalero Apache also got a great game from a two-way player: Nathaniel Duffy. On the mound, he struck out six batters over five innings while giving up three earned runs off eight hits. Duffy was also big at the plate, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his six plate appearances.
In other batting news, Richardo Yuzos was a standout: he scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. Angelo Rocha was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
Tularosa's record now sits at 12-8. As for Mescalero Apache, their record now sits at 5-12.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Monday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Tularosa has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.9 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Mescalero Apache struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.7. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Everything went Tularosa's way against Mescalero Apache when the teams last played last Saturday as Tularosa made off with a 16-3 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Tularosa since the team 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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