Bobcats
| 04/08/25 vs Mora | 5 |
| 04/08/25 vs Mora | 22 |
| 04/05/25 vs Estancia | 1 |
| 04/04/25 vs Hatch Valley | 12 |
| 04/04/25 @ Eunice | 4 |
| + 7 more games |
McCurdy hasn't had much luck against St. Michael recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Bobcats will take on the Horsemen at 3:00 p.m. McCurdy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season.
McCurdy blew Mora out of the water the last time the pair played, but on Tuesday Mora got their revenge. The Bobcats fell just short of the Rangers/Rangerettes by a score of 7-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Bobcats have suffered since March 25th.
Isabella Perio made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole three bases while getting on base in both of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Mariana Arambula, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one double and one RBI.
Meanwhile, St. Michael's has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 3.8 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Tuesday. They fell 12-7 to Portales. The loss was the Horsemen's first of the season.
Nadia Cedillo put in work no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over 6.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits (and not a single walk). 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, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Mariella Ruiz was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one double. Hailey Valdivia also deserves some recognition as she got her first hit of the season.
McCurdy's defeat dropped their record down to 2-10. As for St. Michael's, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 9-1.
Thursday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. McCurdy hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .407. However, it's not like St. Michael's struggles in that department as they've averaged .374. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
McCurdy suffered a grim 12-1 defeat to St. Michael's in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can the Bobcats avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
