Hot Springs took care of business in their home opener (barely) on Thursday. They had just enough and edged out the Mescalero Apache Chiefs 9-8. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Tigers have posted since April 13, 2024.
Carlos Sanchez was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed three innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. Sanchez was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-2. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in RBI (two).
Hunter Montoya
| 03/13/25 vs Mescalero Apache | 3 |
| 04/13/24 vs Socorro | 1 |
| 04/09/24 vs Mesilla Valley Christian School | 1 |
| 03/29/24 vs Grady | 1 |
| 03/21/24 @ Mescalero Apache | 1 |
In other batting news, Hunter Montoya was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing Three bases. while going 1-for-3. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in stolen bases. The team also got some help courtesy of James Oros Fuentes, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Mescalero Apache's defeat was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hot Springs is headed away from home for the first time to face off against Lordsburg at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Mescalero Apache, they will take on Jal at 1:00 p.m. on March 22nd.
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