For the second straight game, Temecula Valley will face off against Murrieta Mesa. The Golden Bears will welcome the Rams at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The timing isn't great for Temecula Valley: they have been struggling with six straight losses at home, while Murrieta Mesa has snatched up six consecutive wins on the road dating back to last season.
Temecula Valley is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 20 runs on Wednesday, they were much more limited against Murrieta Mesa on Friday. They came up short against the Rams, falling 11-1.
For Murrieta Mesa's part, Lilly Hauser made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Hauser was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with one triple and one run.
In other batting news, Macy Clark was incredible, firing off two home runs and three RBI while going 3-for-3. Those two home runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Taelyn Holley, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.
Murrieta Mesa hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least five batters in 12 consecutive games.
Murrieta Mesa is on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 12 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-6-1 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.0 runs over those games. As for Temecula Valley, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-12.
Wednesday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Temecula Valley hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .322. However, it's not like Murrieta Mesa struggles in that department as they've averaged .416. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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