Softball Recap: Portales Takes a Loss

Portales extended their losing streak to six on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 9-11 in the process. They fell 4-1 to the Goddard Rockets. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Rockets this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 4-2 on Thursday.

Amaya Lujan spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on four hits.

On the hitting side, Portales saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Annaleah Lujan, who went 2-for-4 with one double.

As for Goddard, they pushed their record up to 13-7 with the win, which was their fourth straight on the road. Four seems to be a good number for they as the team scooped up a victory with the same number of runs in their previous game.

On Goddard's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Vivianna Morales gave up a run (which was unearned) on ten hits. Morales has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.

At the plate, Roxanna Serrano was incredible, going 2-for-3 with two doubles, two RBI, and one run. That's the most doubles she has posted since back in March of 2024. Marisol Hernandez was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs.

We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Portales will challenge rival Artesia at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Goddard is set to take on their familiar foe Lovington at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.