Four must be Goddard's lucky number: they beat Portales with that score not once but twice on Thursday. The Rockets came out on top against the Rams by a score of 4-1. The Rockets haven't had any issues with the Rams recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive victory against them.
Vivianna Morales spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on ten hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Roxanna Serrano was incredible, going 2-for-3 with two doubles, two RBI, and one run. That's the most doubles she has posted since back in March of 2024. Marisol Hernandez was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs.
Rockets
| 04/17/25 @ Portales | 4-1 |
| 04/17/25 @ Portales | 4-2 |
| 04/12/25 @ Clovis | 16-1 |
| 04/12/25 @ Clovis | 17-6 |
Goddard pushed their record up to 13-7 with the win, which was their fourth straight on the road. The road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.5 runs on average over those games. As for Portales, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 9-11.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Goddard is set to face off against their familiar foe Lovington at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Portales will challenge rival Artesia at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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