Arizona’s career home run leader, Katiyana Mauga, went deep three times Friday in a National Pro Fastpitch game for the Scrap Yard Dawgs, a franchise based in Conroe, Texas. Mauga struggled early in the season but raised her batting average to .269 with her three-home-run game, giving her four in two games. Her 2017 UA teammates are struggling in the pros: USSSA Pride infielder Mo Mercado was hitting .182 through Friday and USSSA teammate Mandie Perez was at .214 through 18 starts. Pitcher Danielle O’Toole, who has split her summer between USA Softball and the NPF leagues, has a 4.20 ERA through three pro starts.
After slow start, Katiyana Mauga enjoying success in pro softball league
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Greg Hansen
Columnist
Arizona's Katiyana Mauga (34) flashes the Wildcat hand sign as she trots home after smashing a two run homer against New Mexico St. for a 2-0 lead in the first inning of their NCAA Regional game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Friday, May 19, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Greg Hansen
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