Vista PEAK Prep had lost three straight on the road, but on Saturday they dropped down to 4-9 to make it four. They fell just short of the Mullen Mustangs by a score of 10-9. The Bison were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Mustangs apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2024.
Bella Renzi was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over six innings pitched. What's more, she gave up only five hits, the fewest she's had since back in August. She was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with three runs, one triple, and two RBI. That triple was her first of the season.
In other batting news, Kaydence Maes led a balanced group of hitters, going 2-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double. That double marked the first that she has hit this season. Jaya Gray was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two doubles and one run.
As for Mullen, the victory snapped their losing streak at five games and leaves them with a 9-9 record. The high-scoring effort was just what they needed considering they were shut out in their previous game.
On Mullen's side, Mazie Jackson was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with two runs and one RBI. That's the most runs Jackson has posted since back in August. The team also got some help courtesy of Kory Abbott, who went 3-for-4 with one stolen base and two RBI.
Coming up, Vista PEAK Prep will host Denver North at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Bison's pitchers better be ready for this one: the Vikings have averaged an impressive 11.8 runs per game this season. As for Mullen, they will head out on the road to take on Cherokee Trail at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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