Hatch Valley proved they can win big last Thursday (they won by seven) and on Saturday they proved they can win the close ones too. They had just enough and edged out the Tohatchi Cougars 5-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Bears have posted since March 28, 2024.
JACOB AVALOS was excellent, going 1-for-3 with three RBI and one double. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in March of 2024. Another player making a difference was XAVIER GRACIA, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
The win was their first at home , bumping their record up to 2-3. As for Tohatchi, they now have a losing record of 1-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hatch Valley will host Zuni at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Tohatchi, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Lordsburg at 12:00 p.m.
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