Jal and Mescalero Apache are an even 3-3 against one another since March of 2023, but likely not for long. Jal will venture away from home to face off against Mescalero Apache at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Jal has given up an average of 12.7 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Jal's tournament run continued when they took on Loving on Friday. Jal lost 15-6 to Loving. The Panthers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Javier Santillan
| 03/28/25 @ Loving | 1 |
| 03/27/25 @ Santa Rosa | 1 |
| 03/24/25 vs Non Varsity Opponent | 2 |
| 03/22/25 vs Mescalero Apache | 3 |
| 03/22/25 vs Mescalero Apache | 3 |
| 03/13/25 vs Clayton | 1 |
Javier Santillan made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Santillan is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's snagged at least one every time he's taken the field this season. Fernando Sauceda also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Santillan wasn't the only one working in the hit department: Jal kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. This was only their first loss (out of three games) when they post 11 or more hits.
Meanwhile, Mescalero Apache came up short against Grady on Friday, falling 10-1.
Mescalero Apache's defeat dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Jal, their loss dropped their record down to 2-4.
Jal couldn't quite get it done against Mescalero Apache in their previous meeting on Saturday as they fell 11-6. Can Jal avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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