Softball Recap: Mendota Triumphs

By Team Reports May 8, 2026, 4:32am

Softball Recap: Mendota Trojans vs. Byron Tigers

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Previous Games

04/25/26 - Away10-9 W
05/13/24 - Away1-15 L
06/02/21 - Home13-3 W
05/04/21 - Home6-4 W
04/17/19 - Away8-1 W
+ 5 more games

Mendota's game on Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Saturday. They had just enough and edged out the Byron Tigers 10-9. This was payback for the Trojans, who suffered a 15-1 loss the last time these two teams met.

The team relied heavily on Lexie Saylor, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That's the most runs she has posted over her last 11 matchups. Another player making a difference was Emily Diaz, who went 2-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.

Mendota was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .385. They are 4-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.

Mendota's victory bumped their record up to 7-11. As for Byron, their defeat was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 4-12.

Mendota wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 10-9 win against Non Varsity Tournament Opponent on the 25th. As for Byron, they have also already played their next game, a 7-1 victory against Genoa-Kingston on the 25th.

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