The Fletcher Wildcats will venture away from home to challenge the Navajo Indians at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in Fletcher's favor is that they have posted at least ten runs in their last three games.
Fletcher lost a heartbreaker the last time they played Eisenhower, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Monday's contest. Fletcher was the clear victors by a 12-4 margin over Eisenhower on Monday. The Wildcats' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
The team relied heavily on Elijah Cagle, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. EJ Squyres was another key player, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with one stolen base and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Navajo had to kick off their season on the road on Saturday, but they showed no ill effects. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-2 win over Riverside Indian. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Indians have posted since April 18, 2024.
Fletcher's record is now 3-0-1. As for Navajo, their record is now 1-0.
Fletcher might still be hurting after the 13-0 loss they got from Navajo in their previous meeting back in March of 2023. Can Fletcher avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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