Softball Recap: Mesquite Puts Losing Streak Behind Them

Mesquite can bid farewell to their five-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. They blew past the Thunderbird Titans 21-5. That's more bragging rights for the Wildcats, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Zoe Cuevas was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 4.1 innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. What's more, she posted four strikeouts, the most she's had since back in March. She was even better at the plate, getting on base in five of her six plate appearances with three runs.

Layla Ontiveros

Batters Struck Out

04/18/25 @ Thunderbird	2
03/10/25 vs Cholla	0
02/26/25 @ Estrella Foothills	5

In other pitching news, Layla Ontiveros looked comfortable as she tossed 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, she posted two strikeouts, the most she's had since back in February.

Back at the plate, Mia Gutierrez and Jasmine Jaramillo did most of the damage at the plate: Gutierrez went 4-for-5 with three runs, four RBI, and two doubles, while Jaramillo went 2-for-5 with five RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. That's the most runs Jaramillo has posted since back in March. The team also got some help courtesy of Olivia Romans, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with four runs and one RBI.

Mesquite always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .565. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Thunderbird only posted an OBP of .259.

Mesquite's record now sits at 6-14. As for Thunderbird, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 12-10.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mesquite will take on Cactus Shadows at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The timing isn't great for the Wildcats: they have been struggling with seven straight losses at home, while the Falcons have snatched up six consecutive wins on the road. As for Thunderbird, they will challenge Shadow Mountain at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. The Titans will need to watch out since the Matadors have now posted at least ten runs in their last six matchups.