Baseball Game Preview: Tucumcari Rattlers vs. Clayton Yellowjackets

Rattlers

Runs

04/04/25 vs Raton	3
04/03/25 @ Melrose	3
04/01/25 vs Estancia	27
03/29/25 vs Texico	10
03/28/25 @ Raton	9
+ 3 more games

Tucumcari has gone a perfect 10-0 against Clayton recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Tuesday. The Rattlers will challenge the Yellowjackets at 3:00 p.m. Tucumcari is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.5 runs per game this season.

Last Friday, Tucumcari came up short against Raton and fell 7-3. The Rattlers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Tucumcari saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Nick Goen, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.

Meanwhile, Clayton came up short against Pecos on Tuesday, falling 19-1. The matchup marked the Yellowjackets' lowest-scoring game so far this season.

Tucumcari's defeat dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Clayton, their loss dropped their record down to 5-4.

Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Tucumcari has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .473. However, it's not like Clayton struggles in that department as they've averaged .586. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

Tucumcari was able to grind out a solid win over Clayton when the teams last played back in March of 2024, winning 3-0. Do the Rattlers have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Yellowjackets turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.