Tularosa is 4-0 against Mescalero Apache since April of 2023, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Saturday. The Tularosa Wildcats will be staying on the road to face off against the Mescalero Apache Chiefs at 12:00 p.m. Tularosa knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past four games -- so hopefully Mescalero Apache likes a good challenge.
Tularosa is hoping to deliver their fans another blowout on Saturday, just like they did against Lordsburg (and have done all season long). Tularosa blew past Lordsburg 16-6.
Braydan Tortalita and Jacoby Apachito were a major factor while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Tortalita pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Apachito struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Tortalita scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4, while Apachito scored a run and stole four bases while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Xavier Chavez was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Ricky Bryant was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Mescalero Apache has not done well against Capitan recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. Mescalero Apache had just enough and edged Capitan out 13-12.
Tularosa's victory bumped their record up to 12-8. As for Mescalero Apache, their win bumped their record up to 5-12.
Everything went Tularosa's way against Mescalero Apache in their previous meeting on Saturday as Tularosa made off with a 16-3 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Tularosa since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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