New Mexico High School Baseball - Raton gets by Las Animas
April 18, 2012: Raton, NM 87740 In Wednesday's non-league challenge, the Raton Tigers (Raton, NM) baseball squad the visiting Las Animas Trojans (Las Animas, CO), by a final score of 5-3.
With the win, Raton moves its record to 14-8 on the campaign. The Tigers travel to Robertson (Las Vegas, NM) to face the Cardinals in a 3A District 2 bout on Thursday, April 19. The Cardinals enter the bout with a record of 14-7. Robertson lost 5-4 in their recent league bout against Raton (Raton, NM)
Next, the Trojans face the Swink Lions (Swink, CO) in a 2A Santa Fe bout, on Saturday, April 21. Las Animas will attempt to move on its 14-1 season record. The Lions enter the bout with a 11-3 record after their 4-3 non-league win over Granada (Granada, CO).
Game Summary
Raton outplayed Las Animas had timely hitting and errorless defense. Great 8 qualifier last year in New Mexico with same group of kids at 3A level 387 students. Should be back in the great 8 again this year.Las Animas was missing 2 starters.
