Mira Mesa's game last Wednesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. Everything went their way against the Point Loma Pointers as the Mira Mesa Marauders made off with a 12-3 win. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Mira Mesa considering their one-run performance the game before.
Alexis Esqueda and Callie Christian were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Esqueda pitched five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. Meanwhile, Christian tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. At the plate, Esqueda scored three runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances, while Christian went 4-for-5 with a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Mylene Mason, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI, a triple, and a run. The team also got some help courtesy of Bailey McBride, who scored two runs while going 1-for-4.
On Point Loma's side, they saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ryoko Schroth, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with two RBI and a double.
Mira Mesa's victory bumped their record up to 7-15. As for Point Loma, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 13-9 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mira Mesa will take on Clairemont at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Mira Mesa is facing Clairemont at the right time seeing as Clairemont is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Point Loma, they will be playing at home against Canyon Hills at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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