Zuni was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell just short of the Shiprock Chieftains by a score of 6-4. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Zuni of the 22-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2016.
Keanu Laweka was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs and a triple. Robert Dewa was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with two RBI.
Zuni's loss dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Shiprock, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
Zuni will be playing at home against Lordsburg at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Lordsburg is coming into the match with four straight defeats on the road, meaning Zuni will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Shiprock, they will take on Dove Creek at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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