Softball Recap: West Mesquite Wins Going Away Against North Mesquite

Wranglers

Margin (Wins)

03/14/25 @ Spruce	18
03/20/25 @ North Mesquite	16
03/18/25 vs Seagoville	16
02/27/25 vs Newman Smith	16
02/22/25 vs Pinkston	15

After losing to North Mesquite the last time they met, West Mesquite decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The West Mesquite Wranglers were the clear victor by a 17-1 margin over the North Mesquite Stallions on Thursday. Considering the Wranglers have won eight games by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.

Avery Cox looked comfortable as she tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.

At the plate, West Mesquite got a massive performance out of Clarissa Avila, who scored three runs and stole Four bases. while going 2-for-3. Avila is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged three or more in each of the last three games she's played. Zoraida Barron was another key player, scoring a run while going 3-for-3.

West Mesquite always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .767. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .767 or higher in three consecutive matchups.

West Mesquite has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-8 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.8 runs on average over those games. North Mesquite has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 12 of their last 14 games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-17 record this season.

West Mesquite will host Samuell at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for North Mesquite, they will head out to challenge Spruce at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.