Red Mountain had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the ten-run drubbing they dealt Williams Field on Thursday. Red Mountain was the clear victor by a 10-0 margin over Williams Field. That ten run margin sets a new team best for the Mountain Lions this season.
The team relied heavily on Payton Westra, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, five RBI, and one stolen base. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Nina Montenegro, who scored four runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Red Mountain hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Williams Field struck out 14 times.
Mountain Lions
| 03/20/25 vs Williams Field | 10-0 |
| 03/19/25 @ Xavier College Prep | 4-3 |
| 03/04/25 @ Pinnacle | 6-2 |
| 03/01/25 vs Chaparral | 4-1 |
The win was the fourth in a row for Red Mountain, bringing their record up to 4-3-1. A key ingredient in that success has been their performance when it comes to strikeouts: they averaged an imposing 11.25 strikeouts in those games compared to only three in the others. As for Williams Field, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-6-1 record this season.
Red Mountain has already played their next contest, a 16-0 victory against Dobson on the 24th. As for Williams Field, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 17-0 defeat against Highland on the 25th.
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