The Mesa Jackrabbits will take on the Gilbert Tigers at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. Gilbert took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Mesa, who comes in off a win.
Mesa took a 13-run loss the last time they faced off against Westwood, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Jackrabbits skirted past the Warriors 7-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Jackrabbits have posted since April 14, 2025.
Mesa got a great performance from Johnny Urquijo as he tossed 6.1 innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. Urquijo has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
Bryan Jimenez
| 03/10/26 vs McClintock | 3 |
| 03/27/26 vs Westwood | 2 |
| 03/23/26 vs San Luis | 2 |
| 03/11/26 @ Seton Catholic | 2 |
| 03/02/26 vs Maryvale | 2 |
At the plate, Bryan Jimenez was excellent, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Mesa's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 4-1 (and 1-9 when he doesn't).
Meanwhile, Gilbert was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 9-3 to Desert Ridge.
Gilbert saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Wilfredo Aviles IV, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
Gilbert's loss dropped their record down to 8-8. As for Mesa, their win bumped their record up to 5-10.
Mesa might still be hurting after the 12-2 defeat they got from Gilbert when the teams last played back in March of 2025. Will the Jackrabbits have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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