Mesa is 1-9 against Dobson since April of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Jackrabbits will face off against the Mustangs at 3:45 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Mesa fell victim to Mountain View and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They lost 23-0 to the Toros. Having soared to a lofty 21 runs in the game before, the Jackrabbits' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Meanwhile, Dobson was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss. They came up short against West Point, falling 16-6.
Natalie Hamblin stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Sydnee Kapanak was another key player, scoring a run while going 3-for-3.
Dobson's defeat dropped their record down to 4-14. As for Mesa, their loss dropped their record down to 2-9.
Thursday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Mesa hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .312. However, it's not like Dobson struggles in that department as they've averaged .347. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Mesa might still be hurting after the 14-4 defeat they got from Dobson in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can the Jackrabbits avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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