For the second straight game, Tularosa will face off against Hot Springs. The Wildcats will face off against the Tigers at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Tularosa is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.5 runs per game this season.
Tularosa took a loss when they played away from home on Monday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Wednesday. They blew past Hot Springs 18-2. The Wildcats might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven matches by six runs or more this season.
Daniel Yuzos made a splash no matter where he played. He struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with one home run and three RBI. That home run marked the first that he has launched this season.

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In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Tayton Bridge, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. Those two hits gave him a new career-high. Fabian Pacheco was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run.
Tularosa kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in three consecutive games.
Tularosa is on a roll lately: they've won 12 of their last 14 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-7 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.9 runs over those games. As for Hot Springs, their loss dropped their record down to 6-14-1.
Saturday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Tularosa has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .445. However, it's not like Hot Springs struggles in that department as they've averaged .456. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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