Muleshoe dropped down to 12-4 on Saturday, ending the team's three-game streak of wins. They fell just short of the Littlefield Wildcats by a score of 19-18. The Mules were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Wildcats apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2025.
Melanie Martens
| 03/14/26 vs Littlefield | 3 |
| 03/10/26 @ Roosevelt | 3 |
| 03/03/26 vs Idalou | 3 |
| 02/24/26 vs Levelland | 4 |
| 02/21/26 vs Hale Center | 3 |
Melanie Martens made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 3-for-5 with one home run, four runs, and two RBI. She has been hot, having posted three or more hits the last five times she's played. Another player making a difference was Maddi Anzaldua, who went 4-for-5 with four runs and two RBI.
As for Littlefield, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 9-8 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.8 runs over those games.
On Littlefield's side, Bryndle Ray was incredible, going 4-for-6 with one home run, four runs, and two triples. What's more, Ray posted four RBI, the most she's had since back in April of 2025. The team also got some help courtesy of Isaihla Garza, who went 3-for-5 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Looking ahead, Muleshoe will venture away from home to take on Slaton at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. The Mules' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Tigers have averaged an impressive 8.3 runs per game this season. As for Littlefield, they will challenge Roosevelt at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Eagles have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 13.09 runs per game on average), something the Wildcats will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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