Mesa had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They walked away with an 8-4 win over the Dobson Mustangs on Monday. The victory was just what Mesa needed coming off of a 6-0 loss in their prior contest.
Gabe Wojtulewicz was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched seven innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off seven hits. Wojtulewicz has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. Wojtulewicz was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Max Brumett was excellent, scoring a run while going 1-for-2. Another player making a difference was Stetson Crewse, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
On Dobson's side, Elias Murray was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
Even though they lost, Dobson hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Mesa struck out six times.
Mesa's win bumped their record up to 6-16. As for Dobson, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost nine of their last 12 matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-12 record this season.
Mesa will have a chance to go back-to-back against Dobson: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday.
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