Clayton took a six-run loss the last time they faced off against Estancia, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Yellowjackets had just enough and edged out the Bears 7-6. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Yellowjackets as it put an end to their six-game losing streak.
Sammy Montoya spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered five earned (and one unearned) runs on 13 hits.
Deagan Maez
| 04/08/25 vs Tucumcari | 3 |
| 05/03/25 @ Estancia | 2 |
| 03/28/25 vs Logan | 2 |
| 04/01/25 @ Pecos | 1 |
| 03/28/25 vs Logan | 1 |
| + 2 more games |
At the plate, Deagan Maez was incredible, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs and one triple. He has become a key player for Clayton: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 5-9 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Isaiah Raines, who went 1-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double.
Clayton always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .585. The last time their OBP was this high was back in March.
Clayton's victory bumped their record up to 7-10. As for Estancia, they dropped their record down to 6-12 with the defeat, which was their third straight at home.
Clayton will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Bears: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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