Lovington came out on top against Portales on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive six-run fourth inning. The Wildcats took their match against the Rams 10-6. This was payback for the Wildcats, who suffered a 6-5 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Fidencio Lujan
| 05/01/25 @ Portales | 2 |
| 04/19/25 @ Goddard | 2 |
| 04/10/25 vs Eunice | 2 |
| 03/29/25 @ Non Varsity Tournament Opponent | 2 |
| 03/25/25 vs Dexter | 2 |
| + 6 more games |
Fidencio Lujan was excellent, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs and one RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Lovington's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 6-12 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Patrick Sanchez, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.
Lovington was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .417. They are 9-2 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
The victory got Lovington back to even at 12-12. As for Portales, they are on a nine-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-15.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Lovington beat the Rams by a score of 7-6 on Friday.
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