Softball Game Preview: Arcadia Titans vs. Mesquite Wildcats

For the second straight game, Arcadia will face off against Mesquite. The Titans are taking a road trip to face off against the Wildcats at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. The last three games Arcadia has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.

Last Tuesday, Arcadia sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 2-1 victory over Mesquite. The win continues a trend for the Titans in their matchups with the Wildcats: they've now won four in a row.

Jane Ord

Stolen Base

04/15/25 vs Mesquite	2
04/10/25 vs Saguaro	1
04/08/25 @ Saguaro	2
04/04/25 vs Goldwater	2
04/02/25 vs St. Mary's	1

The team relied heavily on Jane Ord, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last five games she's played.

Mesquite has been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last ten matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-13 record this season. As for Arcadia, their victory bumped their record up to 13-8-1.

Mesquite's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Arcadia has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.3 hits per game. It's a different story for Mesquite, though, as they've been averaging 13 hits. Given Arcadia's sizable advantage in that area, the Wildcats 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.