Melba had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the six-run drubbing they dealt Ontario on Saturday. Melba blew past Ontario 7-1.
Cooper Brooks made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching five innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. Brooks was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Colter Bodily, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March of 2024. Another player making a difference was CJ Husted, who scored a run while going 2-for-2.
Mustangs
| 03/29/25 vs Ontario | 53.1% |
| 03/20/25 vs Firth | 51.3% |
| 03/17/25 vs Baker | 50% |
| 03/14/25 vs Wendell | 48.3% |
| 03/12/25 @ Cole Valley Christian | 48.1% |
Melba always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .531. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Melba is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-3 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.2 runs over those games. Ontario's loss dropped their record down to 1-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Melba will venture away from home to square off against Nampa Christian at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Nampa Christian's pitching crew has only allowed 2.1 runs per game this season, so Melba's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Ontario, they are taking a road trip to challenge Nyssa at 2:00 p.m. on Friday.
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