Mustangs
| 04/01/25 @ Laughlin | 16 |
| 03/21/25 vs Awaken Christian | 16 |
| 04/01/25 @ Laughlin | 15 |
| 03/21/25 vs Awaken Christian | 13 |
| 04/22/25 vs Holtville | 11 |
Needles extended their winning streak to three on Tuesday, bumping their season record up to 15-8-1 in the process. They never let the Holtville Vikings get on the board and left with an 11-0 victory. The result was nothing new for the Mustangs, who have now won 11 matchups by ten runs or more so far this season.
Tyler Wilson was a major factor no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with one stolen base and one RBI.
In other batting news, Robert Tapia was excellent, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Needles is undefeated when Tapia posts two or more runs, but 5-8-1 otherwise. Holden Jones was another key player, earning two runs and two stolen bases.
Needles hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They are a perfect 9-0 when they post two or more strikeouts.
As for Holtville, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost nine of their last ten contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-14 record this season. Having soared to a lofty ten runs in the game before, their shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
On Holtville's side, they saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Matthew Pacheco, who went 1-for-2 with one double.
Looking ahead, Needles will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against GV Christian at 1:00 p.m. The timing is sure in the Mustangs' favor as the team sits on three straight wins at home while the Guardians have been banged up by six consecutive losses on the road. As for Holtville, they will head out to challenge Cibola at 3:45 p.m. on Friday.
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