While Wilder's win against Horseshoe Bend wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Wildcats sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 10-8 victory over the Mustangs on Wednesday. Those ten runs were actually the fewest the Wildcats have put up all season, but given the result they're probably not too concerned.
N. Escutia was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 17 batters over seven innings while giving up six earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That home run marked the first that she launched this season.
M. Lopez
| 04/02/25 vs Horseshoe Bend | 5 |
| 03/13/25 vs Greenleaf Friends Academy | 4 |
| 03/31/25 vs Rimrock | 3 |
| 04/17/24 @ Idaho City | 2 |
| 03/13/24 vs Idaho City | 2 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on M. Lopez, who scored three runs and stole five bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Those five stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was M. Longest, who scored a run and stole four bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Wilder always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .528. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .528 or higher in four consecutive contests.
Wilder's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 3-2.
We've got a battle between Wildcats coming up. As for Horseshoe Bend, they will square off against Glenns Ferry at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Mustangs will need to watch out since the Pilots have now posted at least ten runs every time they've taken the field this season.
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