Navajo Pine had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Thoreau Hawks 7-6. The victory was just what Navajo Pine needed coming off of a 16-8 loss in their prior matchup.
Gentry Arthur was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits. Arthur was even better at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing six bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Nehemiah McDaniel, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Navajo Pine's win ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-6. As for Thoreau, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-6.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Navajo Pine beat Thoreau by a score of 11-8 later that day.
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