Mesquite has not done well against Seton Catholic recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Mesquite Wildcats had just enough and edged the Seton Catholic Sentinels out 14-13. Both teams can probably skip cardio this week after making that many trips around the bases.
Desirae Arellano made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out six batters over 6.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and five unearned) runs off nine hits. Arellano was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in five of her six plate appearances with.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Zoe Cuevas, who scored two runs while going 4-for-6. Olivia Romans was another key contributor, going 2-for-5 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
On Seton Catholic's side, Ali Ortega made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with a home run, six RBI, and four runs. Another player making a difference was Lexi Walper, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Mesquite is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games, which provided a massive bump to their 8-12 record this season. As for Seton Catholic, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-16.
Mesquite will be playing at home against American Leadership Academy - Gilbert North at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. American Leadership Academy - Gilbert North is coming into the contest with four straight losses on the road, meaning Mesquite will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Seton Catholic, they will challenge Marcos de Niza at 3:45 p.m. on Friday.
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