For the second straight game, Mesquite will face off against Saguaro. Mesquite will head out to face off against Saguaro at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. Mesquite has given up an average of 7.5 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Tuesday just wasn't the day for Mesquite's offense. They came up short against Saguaro on Tuesday, falling 12-0. The game marked the first time this year in which the Wildcats were not able to get on the board.
For Saguaro's part, Malina Morones made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over five innings pitched. Morones has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Saguaro let Kaiya Maywalt and Hailey Holliday run wild. Maywalt went 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI, while Holliday scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Sophia Chiouinard, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
Saguaro always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .556. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Mesquite only posted an OBP of .176.
The victory got Saguaro back to even at 7-7. As for Mesquite, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-6 record this season.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Mesquite has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.2 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Saguaro struggles in that department as they've been averaging 2.9 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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