Baseball Game Preview: Dobson Mustangs vs. Mesa Jackrabbits

For the second straight game, Dobson will face off against Mesa. The Mustangs will square off against the Jackrabbits at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. Dobson comes in still looking for their first win of the season.

Dobson lost 24-5 to Mesa on Tuesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Mustangs have suffered against the Jackrabbits since April 10, 2023.

For Mesa's part, they got a massive performance out of Osmar Hurtado Lora, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with five RBI, three runs, and one double. Hurtado Lora has become a key player for the Jackrabbits: the team is undefeated when he posts at least three hits, but 3-14 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Rusty Goodman, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and one stolen base.

Mesa always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .718. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.

Dobson's defeat dropped their record down to 0-18. As for Mesa, they moved to 6-14 with that victory, which also ended their four-game losing streak.