The Wilder Wildcats will head out on the road to take on the Melba Mustangs at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Wilder, yet to win a game, are hoping to taste some of the success that has characterized Melba's (thus far) undefeated season.
On Monday, Wilder fell victim to a rough 24-4 defeat at the hands of Lighthouse Christian.
Jonas Puga stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: he scored a run and stole three bases. The team also got some help courtesy of Presciliano Monter Juarez, who scored a run and stole two bases.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Melba gave their fans yet another huge win on Monday. They were the clear victor by a 15-5 margin over Idaho City.
Mike Lester made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and only one walk). Lester was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, Cameron Vail was a standout: he went 2-for-4 with a home run, two additional RBI, and an additional run. Diego Herrera was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing four bases while going 2-for-3.
Wilder's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Melba, their victory was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-0.
Wilder beat Melba 8-4 when the teams last played back in April of 2021. Will Wilder repeat their success, or does Melba have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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