Saguaro had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 12.5 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Thursday. They blew past the Mesquite Wildcats 13-5. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 12-0 last Tuesday.
Malina Morones was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing seven innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off five hits. Morones was also big at the plate, going 4-for-5 with three RBI. Those four hits gave her a new career-high.
Lainey Paul
| 03/27/25 vs Mesquite | 3 |
| 03/21/25 vs ALA - Queen Creek | 2 |
| 03/18/25 vs Crismon | 2 |
| 03/15/25 vs Maricopa | 2 |
| 04/03/24 @ Combs | 2 |
In other batting news, Saguaro got a massive performance out of Lainey Paul, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and two RBI. Those three hits gave Paul a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Hailey Holliday, who went 3-for-5 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Saguaro now has a winning record of 8-7. As for Mesquite, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-7.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Saguaro will take on rival Cactus Shadows at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Mesquite is set to face off against their familiar foe Marcos de Niza at 3:45 p.m. on Monday.
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