Tucumcari hasn't had much luck against Raton recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Rattlers will challenge the Tigers at 3:00 p.m. Tucumcari has given up an average of 10.5 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
On Friday, Tucumcari was able to grind out a solid victory over Estancia, taking the game 17-14. The win continues a trend for the Rattlers in their matchups with the Bears: they've now won four in a row.
Matt Gomez
| 04/01/25 vs Estancia | 4 |
| 04/18/25 @ Estancia | 2 |
| 04/10/25 vs Texico | 2 |
| 03/28/25 @ Raton | 2 |
| 03/17/25 vs Grady | 2 |
| + 3 more games |
Matt Gomez was a standout: he got on base in five of his six plate appearances with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. Tucumcari is 4-1 when Gomez posts two or more runs, but 2-6 otherwise. Jadon Navarro was another key player, going 3-for-5 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs.
Tucumcari was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .488. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .333 or higher in five consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Raton took on Santa Rosa on Friday. The Tigers took an 8-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Lions. The Tigers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Chase Middlebrook was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Raton's loss dropped their record down to 7-10. As for Tucumcari, their record is now 6-7.
Raton's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Tucumcari has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 10.5 hits per game. It's a different story for Raton, though, as they've been averaging 8.8 hits. Given Tucumcari's sizable advantage in that area, the Tigers will need to find a way to close that gap.
Tucumcari couldn't quite get it done against Raton in their previous matchup two weeks ago as they fell 7-3. Can the Rattlers avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
