St. Mary came into this matchup off a tough nine-run loss last Monday. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of the Mesquite Wildcats by a score of 15-13 on Tuesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Knights have suffered since March 25, 2024.
Giahni Ruiz stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5. The team also got some help courtesy of Angie Figueroa, who went a perfect 5-for-5 with three RBI and two doubles.
St. Mary's has been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last nine matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-11 record this season. As for Mesquite, they moved to 5-9 with that victory, which also ended their five-game losing streak.
While St. Mary's had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday.
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