While West Mesa didn't have the best season last year (they finished 10-16), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They put the hurt on the Del Norte Knights with a sharp 14-1 victory on Thursday. The result was nothing new for the Mustangs, who have now won three contests by 13 runs or more so far this season.
Shyloh Aguilar
| 03/05/26 vs Del Norte | 2 |
| 02/28/26 vs Highland | 1 |
| 02/26/26 vs Eldorado | 1 |
| 02/24/26 vs Valley | 1 |
| 05/02/25 @ Rio Grande | 0 |
| + 4 more games |
Shyloh Aguilar made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one double and one RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2025.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ellie Padilla, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, four runs, and two stolen bases. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April of 2025. Another player making a difference was Mya Baca, who went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, three RBI, and one run.
West Mesa was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .586. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
The win (which was West Mesa's fourth in a row) raised their record to 4-1. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 15.5 runs over those games. As for Del Norte, they dropped their record down to 1-3 with the loss, which was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. West Mesa will head out to challenge Centennial at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Del Norte, they will venture away from home to square off against Valencia at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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