Melba was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They took a 10-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Fruitland Grizzlies. If the Mustangs were looking for revenge after losing 12-11 to the Grizzlies when the teams met back in March of 2025, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Andrea Pinto and Jessie Rea stepped up to the plate in a big way. Pinto went 2-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base, while Rea went 1-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double. That stolen base was Pinto's first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Alexis Cracolice, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI.
Melba's defeat dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Fruitland, their record now sits at 3-1.
Coming up, Melba will challenge Glenns Ferry at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Fruitland, they will take on New Plymouth at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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