Marcos de Niza put another one in the bag on Monday to keep their perfect season alive. They came out on top against the Mesquite Wildcats by a score of 7-3. That's more bragging rights for the Padres, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Leila Rodriguez made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over seven innings pitched. She has been consistent : she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one stolen base, one double, and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Olivia Franco, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. That triple was her first of the season. Dakota Dunn was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs and one triple.
Padres
| 03/31/25 @ Mesquite | 14 |
| 03/28/25 vs South Mountain | 11 |
| 03/27/25 @ St. Mary's | 9 |
| 03/25/25 vs St. Mary's | 13 |
| 03/05/25 @ McClintock | 10 |
| + 7 more games |
Marcos de Niza kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in April of 2024.
Marcos de Niza's win was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-0. As for Mesquite, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-8 record this season.
Marcos de Niza will be playing in front of their home fans against Thunderbird at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. As for Mesquite, they are taking a road trip to challenge Higley at 6:30 p.m. on Monday.
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