Mescalero Apache is 0-4 against Tularosa since April of 2023 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Mescalero Apache Chiefs will be playing at home against the Tularosa Wildcats at 4:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Mescalero Apache took a loss when they played away from home last Saturday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Thursday. They skirted past Capitan 13-12.
Nathaniel Duffy was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He struck out six batters over five innings while giving up three earned runs off eight hits. Duffy has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Duffy was also big at the plate, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his six plate appearances.
In other batting news, Richardo Yuzos was a standout: he scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. Angelo Rocha was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Tularosa gave their fans yet another huge victory on Tuesday. They blew past Lordsburg 16-6. Winning may never get old, but Tularosa sure is getting used to it with their seventh in a row.
Like Mescalero Apache, Tularosa also got a great game from a two-way player: Braydan Tortalita. Throwing, Tortalita pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Jacoby Apachito struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits. At bat, Tortalita scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4, while Apachito scored a run and stole four bases while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Xavier Chavez, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Ricky Bryant, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
Mescalero Apache's win bumped their record up to 5-12. As for Tularosa, their victory bumped their record up to 12-8.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Monday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Mescalero Apache has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.7 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Tularosa struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.9. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Mescalero Apache might still be hurting after the 16-3 loss they got from Tularosa in their previous meeting last Saturday. Will Mescalero Apache have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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