The Robertson Cardinals will take on the West Las Vegas Dons at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The last three games Robertson has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Robertson took a loss when they played away from home on Thursday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Saturday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past Portales 4-3.
Ariana Sanchez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on four hits and racked up 13 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
Amor Allen
| 04/12/25 vs Portales | 3 |
| 05/15/24 vs Ruidoso | 1 |
| 03/30/24 vs Miyamura | 1 |
| 03/23/24 vs Bernalillo | 1 |
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Amor Allen, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three doubles and four RBI. Those three doubles gave her a new career-high.
Meanwhile, West Las Vegas faced Cobre in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Saturday. The Dons lost 12-0 to the Indians. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for the Dons, who until this matchup were averaging 3.14 runs allowed.
Robertson's win was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-9. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.0 runs over those games. As for West Las Vegas, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 11-3.
Robertson might still be hurting after the 23-4 loss they got from West Las Vegas in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Will the Cardinals have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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