If Mira Mesa was feeling good fresh off their 14-0 takedown of Morse on Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Marauders lost 9-2 to the Imperial Tigers on Wednesday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Marauders of the 8-7 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2023.

Brooklyn Haug
| 03/18/26 vs Imperial | 11 |
| 03/17/26 @ Morse | 11 |
| 03/16/26 vs Mt. Carmel | 6 |
Brooklyn Haug spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and five unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Anelia Polk made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went a perfect 3-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI. That double marked the first that she has hit this season.
Mira Mesa has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-6 record this season. That patch can't be blamed on the team's hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.5 runs over those games. As for Imperial, their win bumped their record up to 3-4.
Mira Mesa has already played their next game, a 9-8 defeat against Brawley on the 19th. As for Imperial, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 1-0 victory against Point Loma on the 21st.
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