Baseball Recap: Goddard Takes Down Ranked Clovis

Rockets

Margin (Wins)

03/12/26 vs New Mexico Military Institute	17
03/27/26 vs St. Pius X	11
03/20/26 vs Clovis	10
02/28/26 vs Farmington	10
03/31/26 vs Clovis	9

Goddard faced Clovis in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Tuesday. The Rockets put the hurt on the Wildcats with a sharp 13-4 victory. The Rockets might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six games by nine runs or more this season.

Carmelo Ortega made a splash no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. What's more, he posted five strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April of 2025. He was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI.

Goddard kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 18 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.

Goddard's record is now 10-3. As for Clovis, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-9 record this season.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Goddard will welcome Carlsbad at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Clovis, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Trinity Christian at 5:00 p.m. The Lions will roll in looking for their 11th straight win, something the Wildcats surely won't give up without a fight.