For the second straight game, Mesquite will face off against Cactus Shadows. The Wildcats are taking a road trip to square off against the Falcons at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Mesquite is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.6 runs per game this season.
Mesquite proved they can win big on Friday (they won by 16) and on Monday they proved they can win the close ones too. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 12-10 win over Cactus Shadows.
Liliana Ontiveros spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and four unearned) runs on nine hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive appearances.
Savannah Magallanez
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On the hitting side, Mesquite let Savannah Magallanez and Jasmine Jaramillo run wild. Magallanez went 2-for-3 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs, while Jaramillo went a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI, one stolen base, and one run. Those five RBI gave Magallanez a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Olivia Romans, who went 1-for-3 with three runs.
Mesquite was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .483. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Cactus Shadows only posted a batting average of .294.
Cactus Shadows' loss ended a six-game streak of away wins and brought them to 18-10. As for Mesquite, their victory ended a seven-game drought at home and bumped them up to 7-14.
Wednesday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Mesquite hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .413. However, it's not like Cactus Shadows struggles in that department as they've averaged .362. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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