Taos hasn't had much luck against Capital recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. The Tigers will head out on the road to challenge the Jaguars at 4:30 p.m.
Taos fell victim to Moriarty and their airtight pitching crew on Saturday. They came up short against the Pintos, falling 10-0. The game marked the first time this season in which the Tigers were not able to get on the board.
Meanwhile, Capital got themselves on the board against Santa Fe on Saturday, but Santa Fe never followed suit. They were the clear victors by a 10-0 margin over the Demons. The Jaguars might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven matchups by six runs or more this season.
The team relied heavily on Brooklyn Cardenas, who went 2-for-3 with one home run and four RBI. Jadyn Padilla also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
Taos' loss dropped their record down to 4-7. As for Capital, their win bumped their record up to 10-6-1.
Wednesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Taos has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .487. However, it's not like Capital struggles in that department as they've averaged .491. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Taos might still be hurting after the 18-3 defeat they got from Capital in their previous matchup back in March. Can the Tigers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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