Mesa proved they can win big last Monday (they won by 12) but on Friday they proved they can win the close ones too. They had just enough and edged the Browne Bruins out 6-4. That's more bragging rights for Mesa, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
The team relied heavily on Gabe Wojtulewicz, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Max Brumett, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
On Browne's side, Abraham Guzman put in work no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned run off one hit (he also didn't allow any walks). Guzman has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Guzman was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Guzman wasn't the only one making solid contact as one players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Axel Inzunza, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI.
Mesa's win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-12. As for Browne, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 4-6.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mesa will challenge Mountain View at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. As for Browne, they will head out on the road to face off against Central at 2:00 p.m. on Monday. Central will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last.
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