Softball Recap: Capital Has No Trouble Against Raton

Jaguars

Previous 5 Games

03/08/25 vs Raton	8-2
03/07/25 vs Kirtland Central	5-7
03/06/25 @ Piedra Vista	3-25
03/01/25 vs Sandia Prep	18-3
03/01/25 vs Pojoaque Valley	16-0

Capital made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Raton, but they still couldn't quite topple them. Everything went the Capital Jaguars' way against the Raton Tigers on Saturday as the Capital Jaguars made off with an 8-2 win. With that victory, the Jaguars brought their scoring average up to 6.4 runs per game.

Ava Martinez tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run while striking out eight over five innings pitched.

At the plate, Brooke Salazar was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing Two bases. while going 3-for-3. Those stolen bases were her first of the season. Jadyn Padilla was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.

Capital was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .444. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Raton only posted a batting average of .211.

Capital now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Raton, their record is now 0-2.

Coming up, Capital will take on Belen at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. Belen has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 9.2 runs per game on average), something Capital will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Raton, they will host St. Michael's at 3:00 p.m. on March 17th.