The Santa Fe Indian Braves will venture away from home to face off against the Robertson Cardinals at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Santa Fe Indian's pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so Robertson's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Santa Fe Indian fell victim to St. Michael's and their airtight pitching crew on Saturday. They fell just short of the Horsemen by a score of 2-0. The Braves have struggled against the Horsemen recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost meeting.
Robertson hadn't beaten West Las Vegas on the road since May 18, 2024 but that history sure didn't bother them on Saturday. The Cardinals walked away with a 10-6 victory over the Dons. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since March 29th, but that streak is no more.
The team relied heavily on Brenen Deisler, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. The team also got some help courtesy of Diego Jaramillo, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Robertson kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. They are a perfect 8-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Santa Fe Indian's loss dropped their record down to 12-7. As for Robertson, their record now sits at 13-6-1.
Tuesday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Santa Fe Indian hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .314. However, it's not like Robertson struggles in that department as they've averaged .344. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Santa Fe Indian couldn't quite get it done against Robertson in their previous matchup on April 3rd as they fell 3-0. Can the Braves avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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