For the second straight game, Mesquite will face off against St. Mary. The Wildcats will be playing at home against the Knights at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. Mesquite has given up an average of 8.6 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Having struggled with five defeats in a row, Mesquite turned things around against St. Mary's on Tuesday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Knights 15-13. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Wildcats have posted since April 2, 2024.

Mia Gutierrez
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Mia Gutierrez was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Jasmine Jaramillo, who scored a run while going 3-for-5.
Mesquite always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .660. They are 5-1 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Mesquite's victory was their first in the region, bumping their region record up to 1-3 and their overall record up to 5-9. As for St. Mary's, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last nine contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-11 record this season.
Thursday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Mesquite hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .422. However, it's not like St. Mary's struggles in that department as they've averaged .320. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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