After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Red Mountain, Mesa was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They put the hurt on the Dobson Mustangs with a sharp 14-7 victory. The high-scoring effort was just what the Jackrabbits needed considering they were shut out in their previous matchup.
Jada Porter made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and four unearned) runs off seven hits. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in March. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
Dayvanee Hill
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In other batting news, Dayvanee Hill was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Those two hits gave her a new career-high. Mailyn Ortiz Cabezas was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Mesa hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Dobson struck out eight times.
Mesa's win ended a nine-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 4-10. As for Dobson, they are on a 13-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-19.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mesa will take on Skyline at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Dobson, they will challenge Tolleson at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The Wolverines will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something the Mustangs surely won't give up without a fight.
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