Softball Recap: Four Straight Home Victories for Capital

Jaguars

Margin (Wins)

03/01/25 vs Pojoaque Valley	16
03/01/25 vs Sandia Prep	15
03/20/25 vs Grants	10
03/11/25 vs Santa Fe Indian	7
03/08/25 vs Raton	6

Capital was handed a heart-breaking two-run loss in their last match, but they sure didn't let that happen against Grants on Thursday. Capital put the hurt on Grants with a sharp 12-2 win. The result was nothing new for the Jaguars, who have now won five games by six runs or more so far this season.

Ava Martinez spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on three hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.

At the plate, Brooklyn Cardenas was a standout: she got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Kaylie Sandoval, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one double.

Capital always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .553. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Grants only posted an OBP of .370.

Capital's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-4. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.8 runs on average over those games. As for Grants, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-4.

Looking ahead, a feisty cat fight will be fought as Capital Jaguars challenge Taos Tigers at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Grants, they will welcome Zuni at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday.