Shiprock hasn't had much luck against Bloomfield recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Chieftains will venture away from home to take on the Bobcats at 4:00 p.m. Shiprock has given up an average of 7 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Shiprock lost 13-4 to Kirtland Central on Tuesday. The Chieftains have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Shiprock saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kaiyen Cleveland, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4. Cleveland also put up a double, which was his first of the season.
Meanwhile, Bloomfield faced Valley in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Saturday. The Bobcats fell just short of the Vikings by a score of 4-3. The Bobcats' loss signaled the end of their four-game winning streak.
Cable Carruth and Blake Spencer did some serious damage despite the final result: Carruth went 2-for-3 with one home run, while Spencer scored a run while going 3-for-4. Trae Woods was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one triple and one run.
Shiprock's defeat dropped their record down to 7-7. As for Bloomfield, they suffered their first home loss, dropping their record down to 11-4.
Thursday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Shiprock hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .340. However, it's not like Bloomfield struggles in that department as they've averaged .373. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Shiprock might still be hurting after the 17-0 defeat they got from Bloomfield in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Can the Chieftains avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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