Softball Game Preview: Tularosa Wildcats vs. Socorro Warriors

For the second straight game, Tularosa will face off against Socorro. The Wildcats will head out to take on the Warriors at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Tularosa knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with ten runs or more in their past four matchups -- so hopefully Socorro likes a good challenge.

Tularosa came out on top against Socorro on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive 12-run second inning. The Wildcats were the clear victors by a 16-1 margin over the Warriors. The win continues a trend for the Wildcats in their matchups with the Warriors: they've now won eight in a row.

Gabby Salas was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out eight batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and only one walk). Those eight strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs, one double, and one RBI.

Kayleigh Bigas

Runs Batted In (Career)

04/16/26 vs Socorro	3
04/14/26 vs Hatch Valley	1
04/04/26 vs Robertson	1
04/04/26 vs Robertson	1
03/28/26 vs Atrisco Heritage Academy	1

In other batting news, Tularosa got a massive performance out of Kayleigh Bigas, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs, three RBI, and one triple. Those three RBI gave Bigas a new career-high. Ani Sambrano was another key player, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.

Tularosa always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .676. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

Tularosa's record now sits at 11-7. As for Socorro, their defeat was their tenth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 6-11.