Mescalero Apache had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Capitan Tigers 7-5. This was a revenge matchup for Mescalero Apache, as the team was forced to settle for a 20-10 defeat when these two played on Tuesday.
Darius Wheeler was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while going 4-for-4. He is on a roll when it comes to hits, as he's now hit three or more in the last four games he's played. Anthony Yuzos was another key contributor, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with three stolen bases, a triple, and a run.
On Capitan's side, Jack Emerson-Betti made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with a triple, a stolen base, and a run. Another player making a difference was Christian Marquez, who went 2-for-2 with two RBI and a double.
Mescalero Apache's win ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-15. As for Capitan, their loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 8-8.
Mescalero Apache is on the road again on Thursday to play Lordsburg at 4:00 p.m. Lordsburg is coming into the match with four straight defeats at home, meaning Mescalero Apache will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. Capitan will take on Tularosa at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. Tularosa will roll in looking for their 11th straight win, something Capitan surely won't give up without a fight.
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