While Chinle's win against Tuba City wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. Chinle narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past Tuba City 5-4. The win was some much needed relief for the Wildcats as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
Hage Tsosie made a splash while hitting and pitching. He struck out 17 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits (and only one walk). Those 17 strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-2. Chinle is undefeated when Tsosie posts two or more stolen bases, but 3-7 otherwise.
Duane Ayze
| 03/24/25 vs Tuba City | 3 |
| 03/14/25 vs Pinon | 2 |
| 03/10/25 vs Monument Valley | 2 |
| 03/06/25 vs Mohave Accelerated | 2 |
| 04/06/24 @ Tuba City | 2 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Duane Ayze, who went 1-for-2 with one home run and three RBI. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Mackaden Arthur, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
Chinle's victory bumped their record up to 6-7. As for Tuba City, their defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 3-6.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Chinle will take on rival Ganado at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Tuba City is set to challenge their familiar foe Page at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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