For the second straight game, Mesa Verde will face off against Woodland Christian. The Mavericks will face off against the Cardinals at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Mesa Verde is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.8 runs per game this season.
Tuesday just wasn't the day for Mesa Verde's offense. They came up short against Woodland Christian on Tuesday, falling 11-0. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Mavericks have suffered since March 24th.
For Woodland Christian's part, Jordan Villanueva made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits over four innings pitched. Villanueva was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with three RBI, one triple, and one stolen base. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times he's played.
In other batting news, Owen Tessier was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, four RBI, and one stolen base. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Parker Howald, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
Woodland Christian hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters in five consecutive matches.
Woodland Christian has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a nice bump to their 21-6 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.6 runs over those games. As for Mesa Verde, their defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 18-7.
Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Mesa Verde has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .453. However, it's not like Woodland Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .546. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
