Mendota took a nine-run defeat the last time they faced off against Caruthers, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Aztecs came out on top in a nail-biter against the Blue Raiders on Wednesday, sneaking past 9-8. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Aztecs have posted against the Blue Raiders since May 15, 2018.

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| 03/11/26 - Home | 9-8 W |
| 04/27/23 - Home | 2-11 L |
| 03/04/23 - Neutral | 4-5 L |
| 03/10/20 - Home | 6-15 L |
| 03/14/19 - Away | 6-3 W |
| + 4 more games |
Mendota's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-5. As for Caruthers, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 5-1.
Coming up, Mendota will face off against Roosevelt at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Caruthers, they will square off against Washington Union at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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