The Casteel Colts will take on the Mesa Jackrabbits at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. Casteel is coming into the game on a three-game losing streak.
Casteel came into this matchup off a tough six-run defeat on Monday. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of Horizon by a score of 5-3 on Wednesday.
Jordin Branch led a balanced group of hitters, going 1-for-2 with one home run. That home run marked the first that she launched this season. Another player making a difference was Lauren Fullton, who went 1-for-2 with one home run.
Branch wasn't the only one working in the home run department: Casteel lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Mesa came into Thursday's match having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. Everything went their way against Valley Vista two weeks ago as Mesa made off with a 31-11 victory.
Brooklyn Isom was a standout: she went a perfect 5-for-5 with five runs, five RBI, and three doubles. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Leah Alcala, who scored five runs and stole Three bases. while going 4-for-5.
Casteel's loss dropped their record down to 5-10. As for Mesa, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Casteel took their victory against Mesa in their previous meeting back in February of 2018 by a conclusive 18-2. Does Casteel have another victory up their sleeve, or will Mesa turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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