Robertson had lost five straight at home, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 5-17 to make it six. They fell just short of the Santa Fe Indian Braves by a score of 6-5. Cardinals fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team has lost against the Braves since Tuesday.
Caleb Sanchez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and four unearned) runs on eight hits.
On the hitting side, Diego Jaramillo made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with three RBI and one triple. That triple marked the first that he has hit this season. Another player making a difference was Elijah Ortiz, who got on base in two of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run.
As for Santa Fe Indian, they are on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 11 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 18-4 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.2 runs over those games.
On Santa Fe Indian's side, Zachary Cordero made a big impact no matter where he played. He tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Cordero has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two runs and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Talyn Kewanletzema, who went 1-for-3 with one home run. Kellin Tsosie was another key player, going 3-for-4 with one run and one RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Robertson will venture away from home to face off against St. Michael's at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Cardinals' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Horsemen have averaged an impressive 8.3 runs per game this season. As for Santa Fe Indian, they will head out on the road to take on West Las Vegas at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Braves' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Dons have averaged an impressive 8.7 runs per game this season.
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