Santa Fe had lost eight straight at home, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 0-13 to make it nine. They came up short against the Slater Wildcats, falling 12-0. The Chiefs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Wildcats apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March of 2023.
As for Slater, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 7-6 record this season. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of 2.86 runs across that stretch.
For Slater's part, Isaac Larson was a standout: he went 1-for-3 with three stolen bases, three runs, and one double. That double was Larson's first of the season. Tytan Wiseman was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Santa Fe will square off against Wellington-Napoleon at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Slater, they will take on Glasgow at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Wildcats will need to watch out since the Yellowjackets have now posted at least ten runs in their last three games.
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