Raton hadn't done well against Taos recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. Raton put the hurt on Taos with a sharp 18-3 win. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Raton also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2023.
Haydyn Middlebrook was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off two hits. Those seven strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Tess Chatterly
| 03/29/25 vs Taos | 5 |
| 03/28/25 vs Tucumcari | 3 |
| 03/22/25 @ Eunice | 1 |
| 03/07/25 @ Roswell | 1 |
| 03/07/25 vs Non Varsity Tournament Opponent | 1 |
In other batting news, Tess Chatterly was incredible, going 4-for-5 with five runs, two stolen bases, and five RBI. Those five runs gave her a new career-high. Jennifer Mattorano was another key player, scoring four runs and stealing three bases while going 4-for-5.
Raton kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 18 hits. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 4.3 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 matchups they've averaged 10.4.
Raton has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a massive bump to their 4-7 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.3 runs over those games. Taos' loss dropped their record down to 2-5.
Raton will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Tucumcari at 3:00 p.m. on April 8. As for Taos, they are taking a road trip to square off against Espanola Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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