St. Mary is 0-4 against Bradshaw Mountain since February of 2019 but things could change on Wednesday. St. Mary's will venture away from home to face off against Bradshaw Mountain at 3:45 p.m. Bradshaw Mountain took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on St. Mary's, who comes in off a win.
St. Mary's took a loss when they played away from home on Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They skirted past Marcos de Niza 3-2.
Luis Mejia made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in six consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-2.
Mejia wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Sean Berry, who went 1-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Bradshaw Mountain has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 3.67 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Saturday. They lost 13-5 to ALA - Queen Creek. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Bears have suffered since April 29, 2024.
Isaiah Avila was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs while going 3-for-3. He also hit a double, marking his first of the season.
St. Mary's victory was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 9-4. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.0 runs over those games. As for Bradshaw Mountain, their loss dropped their record down to 6-3.
Wednesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. St. Mary's has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .442. However, it's not like Bradshaw Mountain struggles in that department as they've averaged .434. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
St. Mary's suffered a grim 16-8 defeat to Bradshaw Mountain in their previous meeting back in March of 2024. Can St. Mary's avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
