The Miyamura Patriots will head out to face off against the Chinle Wildcats at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
Miyamura is headed into the match having just suffered their closest loss since April 16, 2024 on Thursday. They fell just short of Aztec by a score of 5-3. The Patriots have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Nikki Torres was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while going 1-for-1. Shane Escajeda also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Meanwhile, Chinle unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Thursday. They fell just short of St. Johns by a score of 4-3.
Chinle saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kennon Sorrell, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Miyamura now has a losing record of 7-8. As for Chinle, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-8.
Saturday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Miyamura hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .315. However, it's not like Chinle struggles in that department as they've averaged .332. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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