Mesa Grande Academy had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 12-run drubbing they dealt Public Safety Academy on Tuesday. Everything went the Mesa Grande Academy Cardinals' way against the Public Safety Academy Phoenix as the Mesa Grande Academy Cardinals made off with a 25-13 victory. The win continues a trend for the Cardinals in their matchups with the Phoenix: they've now won eight in a row.
Melody Bender
| 03/18/25 @ Public Safety Academy | 3 |
| 04/02/24 @ Loma Linda Academy | 2 |
| 05/02/24 vs Orange | 1 |
| 04/25/24 vs Loma Linda Academy | 1 |
| 04/08/24 @ Redlands Adventist Academy | 1 |
Melody Bender made a splash no matter where she played. She tossed 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-low in earned runs (zero). She was even better at the plate, going a perfect 6-for-6 with three stolen bases, five runs, and seven RBI. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in doubles (three).
In other batting news, Esther Koahou was a standout: she scored three runs and stole Three bases. while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. Brityn Chase was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing Two bases. while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Mesa Grande Academy's victory bumped their record up to 2-0. As for Public Safety Academy, their defeat was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-2.
Mesa Grande Academy will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Redlands Adventist Academy at 3:00 p.m. on April 2nd. As for Public Safety Academy, they will take on California School for the Deaf-Riverside at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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