Mescalero Apache is 0-6 against Tularosa since April of 2023 but things could change on Thursday. Mescalero Apache will face off against Tularosa at 6:00 p.m. Tularosa took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Mescalero Apache, who comes in off a win.
Last Saturday, Mescalero Apache was able to grind out a solid win over Jal, taking the game 11-6. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Chiefs.
Nathaniel Duffy made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Furthermore, he didn't allow a single walk, the first time he has blanked an opponent since back in April of 2024. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Peyton Estrada was a standout: he scored two runs and stole four bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Anthony Yuzos, who scored a run and stole five bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Tularosa fought the good fight in their extra-innings match against Ruidoso on Tuesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Warriors by a score of 10-9. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last five times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Tularosa saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ayden Esquero, who scored two runs while going 1-for-4. Cameron Holguin also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
Tularosa's loss dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Mescalero Apache, their record is now 2-5.
Tularosa's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Mescalero Apache has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .469. It's a different story for Tularosa, though, as they've only averaged .356. Will they be able to contain Mescalero Apache's hitters?
Mescalero Apache suffered a grim 17-6 defeat to Tularosa in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Can Mescalero Apache avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
