The Chinle Wildcats will be taking part in a tournament against the Alchesay Falcons at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday.
Chinle is probably headed into the matchup with a chip on their shoulder considering Combs just ended the team's four-game winning streak on Friday. They fell just short of the Coyotes by a score of 6-5.
Hage Tsosie
| 04/05/25 vs Miyamura | 4 |
| 04/09/25 vs Window Rock | 3 |
| 03/12/25 @ Window Rock | 3 |
| 04/11/25 @ Combs | 2 |
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Chinle saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Hage Tsosie, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2. The Wildcats are 8-1 when Tsosie posts two or more runs, but 4-8 otherwise. Another was Covington Jones, who scored a run and stole two bases.
Meanwhile, Alchesay made easy work of Ash Fork/Seligman on Friday and carried off a 19-5 win. Considering the Falcons have won seven contests by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Brett Cosay was a standout: he went a perfect 4-for-4 with six RBI, two doubles, and one stolen base. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March of 2024. Alex Cosay was another key player, scoring four runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Alchesay has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-5 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.3 runs over those games. As for Chinle, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-9.
Saturday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Chinle hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .357. However, it's not like Alchesay struggles in that department as they've averaged .395. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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