While Tohatchi's win against Wingate wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Cougars skirted past the Bears 5-4. The victory continues a trend for the Cougars in their matchups with the Bears: they've now won five in a row.
Thurmond Bitsie
| 04/22/25 vs Wingate | 13 |
| 04/17/25 @ Northwest | 11 |
| 04/07/25 vs Hozho Academy | 5 |
| 03/29/25 @ Wingate | 13 |
| 03/21/25 vs Lordsburg | 7 |
| 03/14/25 @ Mescalero Apache | 11 |
Thurmond Bitsie spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on four hits and racked up 13 Ks. He has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Ricky Long, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games he's played.
Tohatchi's win bumped their record up to 14-6. As for Wingate, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 8-7.
Tohatchi wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, an 11-5 victory against Window Rock on the 23rd. As for Wingate, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Navajo Prep at 3:00 p.m. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (the Bears have won four straight at home, while the Eagles won three straight on the road), something that'll have to change.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
