Softball Game Preview: Tolleson Wolverines vs. Mesa Jackrabbits

The Tolleson Wolverines will head out on the road to face off against the Mesa Jackrabbits at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Tolleson is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8 runs per game this season.

Tolleson's pitching crew heads into the game hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Thursday. Everything went their way against West Point as they made off with an 11-0 win. The Wolverines might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine matchups by 11 runs or more this season.

Valentina Aceves

Base on Balls Against

04/23/26 @ West Point	1
04/20/26 @ Verrado	1
04/09/26 vs Apollo	0
04/02/26 vs Sunnyslope	1

Valentina Aceves tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances.

On the hitting side, Marina Lara was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with five RBI, two runs, and two doubles. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March of 2025. The team also got some help courtesy of Adamariz Padilla, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one double.

Meanwhile, Mesa was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their 19th straight defeat. They lost 28-0 to Red Mountain.

Mesa's loss dropped their record down to 1-20. As for Tolleson, their victory bumped their record up to 15-10.

The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Monday as neither team is afraid to steal. Tolleson has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5.2 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Mesa struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 3.5 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.

Tolleson got the 'W' in their previous matchup back in April of 2025 against Mesa by a conclusive 18-3 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Wolverines since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.