The Mesa Grande Academy Cardinals will head out on the road to square off against the Public Safety Academy Phoenix at 2:39 p.m. on Thursday. Mesa Grande Academy knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past eight games -- so hopefully Public Safety Academy likes a good challenge.
Mesa Grande Academy put the finishing touches on their sixth blowout victory of the season on Monday. They were the clear victor by a 33-21 margin over Redlands Adventist Academy. Both teams can probably skip cardio this week after making that many trips around the bases.
Melody Bender was incredible, going 6-for-7 with seven RBI, two triples, and two stolen bases. Bender is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stolen at least one every time she's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was Hannah Rea, who scored three runs and stole six bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Public Safety Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss. They fell victim to a rough 13-1 defeat at the hands of Loma Linda Academy.
Mesa Grande Academy has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 6-2 record this season. As for Public Safety Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 1-8.
Mesa Grande Academy took their win against Public Safety Academy in their previous matchup back in March by a conclusive 22-4. The rematch might be a little tougher for Mesa Grande Academy since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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