Mesa is 0-10 against Red Mountain since April of 2021 but things could change on Thursday. The Jackrabbits will square off against the Mountain Lions at 3:45 p.m. Mesa has given up an average of 18.8 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Mesa lost 13-4 to Skyline on Tuesday.
Mesa saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jada Porter, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, one double, and one RBI. Another was Daniela Beltran, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
Red Mountain had taken Mountain View down for three straight games at home, but that winning streak came to an end on Tuesday. The Mountain Lions fell just short of the Toros by a score of 5-4.
Jaelynn Fike spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits.
On the hitting side, Payton Westra was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
Red Mountain's loss dropped their record down to 20-7. As for Mesa, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-19.
Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Mesa has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .458. However, it's not like Red Mountain struggles in that department as they've averaged .506. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Mesa suffered a grim 27-0 defeat to Red Mountain in their previous matchup last Tuesday. Can the Jackrabbits avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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