Clovis hasn't had much luck against Hobbs recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Wildcats will venture away from home to take on the Eagles at 4:30 p.m. Clovis has given up an average of 13.7 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Clovis couldn't beat Carlsbad on Friday even though they stacked four runs on them in the third inning. The Wildcats came up short against the Cavemen, falling 14-4.
Hobbs hadn't beaten Roswell on the road since April 15, 2025 but that history sure didn't bother them on Friday. The Eagles blew past the Coyotes 9-2. Considering the Eagles have won 11 matchups by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Maryna Valenzuela was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off seven hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and one double. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Sol Rangel, who went 4-for-5 with three runs and two doubles. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Addison Raulston, who went 2-for-4 with one run and one RBI.
Hobbs hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least three batters in eight consecutive contests.
Hobbs is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight games. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-7 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.4 runs on average over those games. As for Clovis, their loss dropped their record down to 3-19.
Clovis might still be hurting after the 14-1 defeat they got from Hobbs in their previous meeting last Thursday. Can the Wildcats avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
