While West Mesa put up plenty of runs on Saturday, the same can't be said for Highland. The West Mesa Mustangs blew past the Highland Hornets 20-0. The Mustangs' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Trinity 'Toots' Bazan made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Bazan was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, three RBI, and one triple. That triple marked the first that she hit this season.
Mya Baca
| 03/01/25 @ Highland | 7 |
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In other batting news, Mya Baca was a standout: she fired off two home runs, seven RBI, and three runs while going 3-for-3. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 3.2 RBI per game. Another player making a difference was Christina ' Ocho' Perez, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI.
West Mesa lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. That's the most home runs they've posted since back in February of 2024.
West Mesa's victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-2. As for Highland, their loss dropped their record down to 0-2.
Coincidentally, West Mesa and Highland will both be playing Del Norte the next time they take the field. Highland will host Del Norte at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, while West Mesa will host them at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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