For the second straight game, St. Mary will face off against Mesquite. The Knights will head out to challenge the Wildcats at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday.
St. Mary's came into this matchup off a tough nine-run defeat on Monday. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of Mesquite by a score of 15-13 on Tuesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Knights have suffered since March 25, 2024.
For Mesquite's part, the team relied heavily on Mia Gutierrez, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. Those five RBI gave Gutierrez a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Alyiah Durden, who scored two runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Gutierrez wasn't the only one making solid contact: Mesquite kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 27 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
St. Mary's has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost eight of their last nine contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-11 record this season. As for Mesquite, with the win, they broke their five-game losing streak and moved their record to 5-9.
Thursday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. St. Mary's hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .320. However, it's not like Mesquite struggles in that department as they've averaged .422. 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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