Softball Recap: Valeria Sanchez Leads a Balanced Attack to Beat Jefferson

Mustangs

Margin (Wins)

02/20/25 vs Andress	23
02/27/25 vs Van Horn	18
04/04/25 @ Jefferson	16
02/28/25 vs Clint	15
02/10/25 @ Coronado	14

The home team had come away the winner the last four times Burges and Jefferson had met, but sadly for the fans who attended this one that wasn't the case. The Mustangs never let the Silver Foxes get on the board and left with a 16-0 victory on Friday. Considering the Mustangs have won ten games by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.

Miley Cardenas made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out eight over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.

In other batting news, Valeria Sanchez was a standout: she scored three runs and stole three bases while going 4-for-5. Those three stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Breann Mendoza, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.

Burges always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .605. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Jefferson only posted an OBP of .125.

Burges' record is now 15-13. As for Jefferson, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-15 record this season.

Burges will be playing in front of their home fans against Canutillo at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Eagles will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Mustangs surely won't give up without a fight. As for Jefferson, they will challenge Chapin at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.