Lordsburg hadn't done well against Capitan recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. The Mavericks blew past the Tigers 21-4. The Mavericks have beaten the Tigers the last three times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Tigers has come to flipping the script.
David Valarde
| 03/20/25 @ Navajo Pine | 7 |
| 04/26/25 vs Capitan | 5 |
| 03/22/25 @ Jemez Valley | 3 |
| 04/26/25 vs Capitan | 2 |
| 04/17/25 @ Capitan | 2 |
| + 4 more games |
David Valarde was incredible, going 3-for-4 with four runs, five RBI, and one triple. Lordsburg is undefeated when Valarde posts three or more RBI, but 5-6 otherwise. Justin Platz was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI.
Lordsburg always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .639. The last time their OBP was this high was was before the start of last season.
Lordsburg's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-6. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 16.3 runs over those games. As for Capitan, they are on a 16-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-13.
Looking ahead, Lordsburg will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Mesilla Valley Christian School at 3:00 p.m. The SonBlazers will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something the Mavericks surely won't give up without a fight. As for Capitan, they are taking a road trip to face off against Mescalero Apache at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Tigers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Chiefs have averaged an impressive 6.6 runs per game this season.
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