Tucumcari Rattlers (Tucumcari, NM) fans exited the stadium thrilled Wednesday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the visiting Melrose Buffaloes (Melrose, NM), 15-11 in a non-league test.
With the win, Tucumcari upgrades its record to 7-9 on the season. The Rattlers host Santa Rosa (Santa Rosa, NM) to battle the Lions in a 3A District 5 test on Friday, April 27. The Lions come into the test with a record of 16-7. Santa Rosa lost 6-0 in their recent league test against Texico (Texico, NM)
With the defeat, Melrose falls to 11-3 on the season. The Buffaloes travel to Elida (Elida, NM) to battle the Tigers in a A/2A District 4/6 test on Thursday, April 26. The Tigers come into the test with a record of 3-10. Elida lost 16-1 in their recent league test against Gateway Christian (Roswell, NM)