After a string of four wins, West Mesa's good fortune finally ran out on Saturday. They fell 7-3 to the St. Pius X Sartans. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs West Mesa has scored all season.
Mya Baca was cooking despite her team's loss, going 4-for-4 with a double.
On St. Pius X's side, Lilee Zarate was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing seven innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off nine hits. Zarate was even better at the plate, going 3-for-3 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, Gabriella Casco was incredible, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was McKayla Cable, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
West Mesa's loss dropped their record down to 6-3. As for St. Pius X, their win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-1.
West Mesa is on the road again on Wednesday to play Rio Rancho at 5:00 p.m. West Mesa has given up an average of 6.9 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week. As for St. Pius X, they have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Atrisco Heritage Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. St. Pius X is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.1 runs per game this season.
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