Jaguars
| 03/11/25 vs Santa Fe Indian | 10 |
| 03/08/25 vs Belen | 6 |
| 03/08/25 vs Raton | 8 |
| 03/07/25 vs Kirtland Central | 5 |
| 03/06/25 @ Piedra Vista | 3 |
| + 2 more games |
The Capital Jaguars will take on the Albuquerque Academy Chargers in a tournament on Thursday. Capital is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.4 runs per game this season.
Capital barely beat Santa Fe Indian the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. Everything went Capital's way against Santa Fe Indian on Tuesday as Capital made off with a 10-3 win. The victory was nothing new for the Jaguars as they're now sitting on three straight.
Isabella Hernandez made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing Two bases. while going 2-for-3. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other pitching news, Ava Martinez tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run while striking out eight over 4.1 innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up a single earned run in three consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Brooklyn Cardenas was incredible, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with one home run and four RBI. Maya Webb also deserves some recognition as she launched her first home run of the season.
Capital kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Meanwhile, Albuquerque Academy earned a 14-10 win over Sandia Prep on Tuesday. The Chargers haven't had any issues with the Sundevils recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
Ann Shelton and Melissa Purcella were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Shelton didn't allow a single earned run over 4.1 innings pitched. Meanwhile, Purcella tossed 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. At bat, Shelton scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4, while Purcella fired off two home runs and seven RBI while going 4-for-4.
In other batting news, Albuquerque Academy let Bella Swanson and Samantha Walker run wild. Swanson scored four runs while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances, while Walker went 3-for-5 with one home run and two runs. Brooklynn Dominguez was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-5.
Capital pushed their record up to 5-2 with the win, which was their third straight at home. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.0 runs on average over those games. As for Albuquerque Academy, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Capital couldn't quite get it done against Albuquerque Academy when the teams last played back in March of 2024 as they fell 9-5. Can Capital avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
