Clovis hadn't done well against Portales recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Wildcats put the hurt on the Rams with a sharp 17-5 win. The Wildcats not only won on Tuesday, but they posted their biggest win since March 22, 2025 (when they won 19-7).
Evelyn Rico and Amor Soto did most of the damage at the plate: Rico went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base, while Soto went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one double. That's the most stolen bases Soto has posted since back in April of 2025. Natalia Munoz was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
Clovis always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .656. Their OBP was a full 0 higher than the also-impressive .516 that Portales posted.
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| 03/17/26 - Home | 17-5 W |
| 03/17/26 - Home | 27-30 L |
| 04/09/25 - Home | 0-16 L |
| 04/09/25 - Home | 4-17 L |
| 04/02/25 - Away | 1-11 L |
| + 5 more games |
Clovis' first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-5. As for Portales, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.
Coming up, Clovis will take on Raton in a tournament on Thursday. As for Portales, they will be taking part in a tournament against Gallup at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Bengals have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 9.86 runs per game on average), something the Rams will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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