Navajo Pine is 0-6 against Laguna Acoma since April of 2022 but things could change on Saturday. The Warriors will host the Hawks at 11:00 a.m. Navajo Pine has given up an average of 17.8 runs per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Navajo Pine is headed into Saturday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their seventh straight game on Thursday. They lost 18-8 to Wingate.
Anthony Sandoval was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run.
The home team had won the previous three meetings between Laguna Acoma and Zuni, and Laguna Acoma kept the tradition alive. The Hawks put the hurt on the Thunderbirds with a sharp 13-2 victory on Thursday. The Hawks might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five matches by 11 runs or more this season.
Devin Suazo made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits. Suazo was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one run.
In other batting news, Laguna Acoma got a massive performance out of Jayden Dailey, who went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most stolen bases Dailey has posted since back in March of 2024. Another player making a difference was Zaiden Sarracino, who went 1-for-2 with four stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Laguna Acoma now has a winning record of 8-7. As for Navajo Pine, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-13.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Saturday as neither team is afraid to steal. Navajo Pine has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 6.6 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Laguna Acoma struggles in that department as they've been averaging 5.6 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Navajo Pine suffered a grim 24-4 defeat to Laguna Acoma in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Will the Warriors have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
