After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Capitan, Elida was happy to have turned things around on Tuesday. They walked away with a 4-1 win over the Mescalero Apache Chiefs. That's more bragging rights for Elida, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Seth Jimenez was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also only allowed one walk). Jimenez was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two doubles and an RBI.
Jimenez wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was James Dobbins, who scored a run while going 1-for-4. Radlee Ferguson was another key contributor, getting on base in two of his three plate appearances with a stolen base and an RBI.
Elida made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-2. As for Mescalero Apache, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-9.
Elida will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Jal at 3:00 p.m. As for Mescalero Apache, they are on the road again on Friday to play Socorro at 3:00 p.m.
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