Mescalero Apache had lost six straight at home, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 2-12 to make it seven. They came up short against the Mesilla Valley Christian School SonBlazers, falling 20-0. The Chiefs were not able to make up for their defeat to the SonBlazers from their previous meeting back in April of 2024.
As for Mesilla Valley Christian School, with the win, they broke their four-game losing streak and moved their record to 9-6. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Mesilla Valley Christian School's part, Maren Fiske made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (and only one walk). Fiske was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with one double and one RBI.
In other batting news, Mesilla Valley Christian School got a massive performance out of Stailey Faust, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. That triple marked the first that Faust has hit this season. Another player making a difference was Megan Baker, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mescalero Apache will welcome Lordsburg at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Mavericks will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something the Chiefs surely won't give up without a fight. As for Mesilla Valley Christian School, they will challenge Capitan at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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