Vasquez proved they can win big on Friday (they won by nine) and on Saturday they proved they can win the close ones too. They skirted past the Liberty Baptist Academy Knights 11-9. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Mustangs have posted since April 23, 2024.
Mason Puett made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single earned run in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Zach Vanornum, who scored two runs and stole Two bases. while going 3-for-5. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in March of 2024. Landon McGriff also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
Mustangs
| 03/08/25 vs Liberty Baptist Academy | 11-9 |
| 03/07/25 @ Rosamond | 13-4 |
| 03/03/25 @ Valley Torah | 1-0 |
| 02/28/25 @ University Prep | 4-0 |
The victory (which was Vasquez's fourth in a row) raised their record to 6-1. As for Liberty Baptist Academy, they moved to 3-1 with that loss, which also ended their three-game winning streak.
Coming up, Vasquez will challenge Golden Valley at 3:15 p.m. on Monday. Vasquez's pitching crew has only allowed 2.7 runs per game this season, so Golden Valley's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Liberty Baptist Academy, they will square off against Indian Springs at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Liberty Baptist Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.8 runs per game this season.
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