Mesa Verde has enjoyed the comforts of home their last three games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will face off against the Pioneer Patriots at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Mesa Verde is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season.
Mesa Verde's hitters might be in the hot seat on Wednesday considering what happened against Dixon on Monday. They lost 13-0 to the Rams. That's two games in a row now that Mesa Verde has lost by exactly 13 runs.
Meanwhile, Pioneer waltzed into their match on Friday with eight straight wins... but they left with nine. They put the hurt on the Raiders with a sharp 14-6 win. The result was nothing new for Pioneer, who have now won 13 games by six runs or more so far this season.
Jia Beebe spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and one unearned) runs on ten hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Sofia Hernandez and Caitlin Mayfield did most of the damage at the plate: Hernandez went 3-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and four RBI, while Mayfield went 3-for-4 with five RBI, three runs, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Briana Parker, who scored two runs while going 3-for-3.
Mesa Verde has been struggling recently as they've lost ten of their last 11 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-11 record this season. As for Pioneer, they pushed their record up to 18-5 with that victory, which was their third straight at home.
Wednesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Mesa Verde has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .432. However, it's not like Pioneer struggles in that department as they've averaged .497. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Mesa Verde might still be hurting after the 24-0 loss they got from Pioneer in their previous matchup back in April. Can Mesa Verde avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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