The Western Warriors will square off against the Cheyenne Desert Shields at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
If Western beats Cheyenne with 15 runs on Tuesday, it's going to be the team's new lucky number: they've won their past two matchups with that exact score. The Warriors didn't even let Sunrise Mountain on the board on Thursday, marking the Warriors' second-straight 15-0 shutout. The win continues a trend for the Warriors in their matchups with the Miners: they've now won nine in a row.
Edgar Garcia
| 02/26/26 vs Del Sol | 16 |
| 03/27/26 vs Cimarron-Memorial | 15 |
| 04/23/26 vs Sunrise Mountain | 12 |
| 04/07/26 vs Eldorado | 12 |
| 03/05/26 vs Sports Leadership & Management | 12 |
| + 4 more games |
Edgar Garcia made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 12 over four innings pitched. He has become a key player for Western: the team is 6-1 when he posts at least eight strikeouts, but 6-12 otherwise. Garcia was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three stolen bases, four runs, and five RBI. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March.
Western was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .389. They are 10-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Meanwhile, Cheyenne made easy work of Sunrise Mountain on Friday and carried off a 13-3 victory.
Like Western, Cheyenne also got a great game from a two-way player: Raymundo Chevalier. Throwing, Chevalier pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Adrian Catalan pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Chevalier has been consistent: he hasn't given up a single hit in five consecutive appearances. At the plate, Chevalier went 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs, while Catalan went 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base.
In other batting news, Taven Thaker was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. Manuel Rodriguez was another key player, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with one run and one RBI.
Cheyenne's win bumped their record up to 18-8. As for Western, their victory bumped their record up to 12-13.
Tuesday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Western hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .330. However, it's not like Cheyenne struggles in that department as they've averaged .313. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Western suffered a grim 12-4 defeat to Cheyenne when the teams last played back in March. Will the Warriors have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
