Record-Breakers: Timberwolves Baseball Rewrites the New Mexico History Books

It’s official, and it’s historic. The 2026 East Mountain Timberwolves didn’t just win their March 31 matchup against Dexter—they put on a clinical offensive powerhouse performance that will be talked about for decades. In a staggering 35-0 victory, the Timberwolves claimed a New Mexico state record for the most hits in a single game.

According to Marty Saiz, the New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA) baseball historian, this squad is currently operating at a level rarely seen in high school sports.

The Night the Record Fell

The Timberwolves moved past the previous state record of 30 hits (set by Jal on March 25, 2023) by pounding out 31 hits against the Demons. But the records didn’t stop there. That single-game performance also earned the team two more spots on the all-time leaderboards:

• 5 Home Runs: Ranks #3 all-time in New Mexico history.
• 35 Runs Scored: Ranks #7 all-time in New Mexico history.

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Player Spotlight: Charlie Birdwell’s Historic Run

While the team is surging, senior standout Charlie Birdwell is cementing his legacy as one of the most prolific hitters the state has ever produced. Saiz highlighted that Birdwell’s career and season stats have already landed him in the Top 10 of multiple prestigious categories:

Career Achievements

• 161 Runs Scored: Currently #2 all-time.
• 42 Doubles: Currently #5 all-time.
• 16 Triples: Currently #5 all-time.

Single-Game Feats

• 9 RBIs vs. Dexter: His explosive performance on March 31 ranks #5 all-time for runs batted in during a single game.

On the Horizon

Birdwell is currently knocking on the door of even more history. With a few weeks left in the season, he is closing in on two more Top 10 milestones:

• 151 Career Hits: Needs just 5 more to enter the all-time Top 10.
• 113 Career RBIs: Needs just 6 more to enter the all-time Top 10.

“It will be exciting to see how he finishes out the season,” Saiz noted, echoing the sentiment of every Timberwolves fan watching this historic run.