Softball Recap: Raton Picks Up Fifth Consecutive Win

Tigers

Margin (Wins)

04/18/25 @ Santa Rosa	18
03/28/25 vs Tucumcari	18
04/26/25 vs Clayton	16
04/18/25 @ Santa Rosa	16
04/15/25 vs Pecos	16

Raton came tearing into Saturday's contest with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 16.3 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They blew past the Clayton Yellowjackets 16-0. Considering the Tigers have won nine games by more than 14 runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.

Haydyn Middlebrook was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with two runs.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Brooklyn Marquez, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Elaina Gigante was another key player, getting on base in two of her three plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.

Raton always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .680. They are 9-1 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.

Raton pushed their record up to 11-9 with the win, which was their sixth straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.7 runs on average over those games. As for Clayton, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-11 record this season.

The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Raton beat Clayton by a score of 19-0 later that day.