After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Santa Teresa, Hozho Academy was happy to have turned things around on Monday. They were the clear victors by an 18-9 margin over the Shiprock Chieftains.
Brody Brown made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up just one earned (and six unearned) runs off four hits. What's more, he posted three strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April of 2024. He was even better at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-6.
In other batting news, Keihin Kirk was a standout: he got on base in four of his six plate appearances with two triples, three runs, and three RBI. Those triples marked the first that he hit this season. Another player making a difference was Elias Longhat, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-6.
Hozho Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Shiprock only managed eight hits.
Hozho Academy now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Shiprock, their defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 5-5.
Hozho Academy has already played their next matchup, a 13-9 victory against Navajo Prep on the 25th. As for Shiprock, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 12-1 win against Zuni on the 25th.
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