Tuba City had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Window Rock Fighting Scouts 10-9. The win was just what Tuba City needed coming off of an 11-5 defeat in their prior match.
For Window Rock's part, Xavier Young was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He struck out eight batters over four innings while giving up four earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. Young was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing six bases while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Koltyn Begay made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole four bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Tuba City's victory bumped their record up to 6-8. As for Window Rock, they dropped their record down to 0-12 with that loss, which was their fourth straight at home.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Tuba City by a score of 10-0 later that day.
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