Mescalero Apache lost against Lordsburg on Thursday, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Mescalero Apache Chiefs fell just short of the Lordsburg Mavericks by a score of 9-8. Mescalero Apache has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Nicholas Yuzos was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over six innings while giving up seven earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits (and only one walk). Yuzos was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Nathaniel Duffy was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while going 3-for-5. Farron Big-Hunter was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
On Lordsburg's side, Daniel Scott was excellent, going 2-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. Another player making a difference was Victor Valdez, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Mescalero Apache's loss dropped their record down to 6-17. As for Lordsburg, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-18.
As of now, neither Mescalero Apache nor Lordsburg have any future games scheduled.
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