Mesa Grande Academy can now show off seven landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Wednesday. They blew past the Public Safety Academy Phoenix 19-8. The win was familiar territory for Mesa Grande Academy who now have three in a row.
Bailey Bender made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out 11 batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and five unearned) runs off six hits. Bender was even better at the plate, getting on base in four of her six plate appearances with a home run, two stolen bases, and five RBI. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played.
In other batting news, Mesa Grande Academy got a massive performance out of Melody Bender, who scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in five of her six plate appearances. Bender is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stolen at least one every time she's taken the field this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Allie Purse, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-4.
Mesa Grande Academy's victory bumped their record up to 7-2. As for Public Safety Academy, their loss was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 1-9.
Mesa Grande Academy will take on Loma Linda Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Public Safety Academy, they will head out on the road to take on River Springs Charter School Magnolia at 2:30 p.m. on Friday. Public Safety Academy is facing River Springs Charter School Magnolia at the right time seeing as River Springs Charter School Magnolia is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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