Softball Game Preview: Murrieta Mesa Rams vs. Temecula Valley Golden Bears

For the second straight game, Murrieta Mesa will face off against Temecula Valley. The Rams are taking a road trip to take on the Golden Bears at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. One thing working in Murrieta Mesa's favor is that they have posted at least ten runs in their last seven matches.

On Friday, Murrieta Mesa got the win against Temecula Valley by a conclusive 11-1. Considering the Rams have won ten contests by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.

Lilly Hauser made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Hauser was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with one triple and one run.

Macy Clark

Home Runs (Career)

04/18/25 vs Temecula Valley	2
04/09/25 vs Chaparral	1
03/26/25 @ Chaparral	1
03/19/24 vs Chaparral	1
03/05/24 vs Murrieta Valley	1

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Macy Clark, who fired off two home runs and three RBI while going 3-for-3. Those two home runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Taelyn Holley, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.

Murrieta Mesa hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least five batters in 12 consecutive games.

Murrieta Mesa's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 13-6-1. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.5 runs on average over those games. As for Temecula Valley, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 11 of their last 13 matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-12 record this season.

Temecula Valley's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Murrieta Mesa has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 11 hits per game. It's a different story for Temecula Valley, though, as they've been averaging 9.6 hits. Given Murrieta Mesa's sizable advantage in that area, the Golden Bears will need to find a way to close that gap. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.