It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Mojave had no problem doing just that on Wednesday. They were the clear victor by a 13-2 margin over the Boron Bobcats. The result was nothing new for Mojave, who have now won seven matches by seven runs or more so far this season.
Evangelina Mendizabal made a big impact no matter where she played. She tossed five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off six hits. Mendizabal has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in six consecutive pitching appearances. Mendizabal was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with three RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Reyanna Williams and Bernardina Sanchez did most of the damage at the plate: Williams scored three runs while going 3-for-4, while Sanchez scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Odalys Aranda, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
The victory was the sixth in a row for Mojave, bringing their record for this year to 11-5. As for Boron, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last nine matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-13-1 record this season.
Mojave will face off against Riverdale at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Riverdale is coming into the game with three straight wins on the road, so Mojave will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. Boron does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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