Softball Recap: Mojave Mustangs vs. Boron Bobcats
It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Mojave had no problem doing just that on Wednesday. They were the clear victor by a 13-2 margin over the Boron Bobcats. The result was nothing new for Mojave, who have now won seven matches by seven runs or more so far this season.
Evangelina Mendizabal made a big impact no matter where she played. She tossed five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off six hits. Mendizabal has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in six consecutive pitching appearances. Mendizabal was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with three RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Reyanna Williams and Bernardina Sanchez did most of the damage at the plate: Williams scored three runs while going 3-for-4, while Sanchez scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Odalys Aranda, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
The victory was the sixth in a row for Mojave, bringing their record for this year to 11-5. As for Boron, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last nine matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-13-1 record this season.
Mojave will face off against Riverdale at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Riverdale is coming into the game with three straight wins on the road, so Mojave will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. Boron does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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