For the second straight game, Hatch Valley will face off against Tularosa. The Bears will challenge the Wildcats at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Hatch Valley has given up an average of 6.5 runs per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Hatch Valley had taken Tularosa down for three straight games at home, but that winning streak came to an end on Wednesday. The Bears took a 13-8 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Wildcats. The Bears just can't catch a break and have now endured three losses in a row.
For Tularosa's part, Hunter Sewell was incredible, scoring three runs while going 3-for-5. Sewell continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Samuel Kusmack was another key player, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.
Sewell wasn't the only one working in the hit department: Tularosa kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in April of 2024.
Tularosa has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 4-5 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.8 runs over those games. As for Hatch Valley, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-8.
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