Zuni's game on Monday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They blew past the Navajo Pine Warriors 23-1. The Thunderbirds have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Warriors, too.

Terrance Smith
| 03/10/26 vs Navajo Pine | 11 |
| 04/29/25 vs Navajo Prep | 8 |
| 04/16/25 @ Thoreau | 9 |
| 04/08/25 vs Tohatchi | 13 |
Terrance Smith made a big impact no matter where he played. He struck out 11 batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and only one walk). That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in April of 2025. He was also stellar in the batter's box, firing off three home runs, five runs, and seven RBI while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances.
Zuni always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of 1.000. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Navajo Pine only posted an OBP of .176.
Zuni's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3.
Zuni and Navajo Pine will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next contests. The next time the Thunderbirds see the field they'll take on Valley at 2:00 p.m. on the 23rd. As for Navajo Pine, their break will end when they face Lordsburg at 11:00 a.m. on the 21st.
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