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Here’s our TFP for Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026:

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THE FINAL PITCH: ALENA MASCARENAS

Purdue-bound MIF/UT Alena Mascarenas, #42 in the 2026 Line Drive Hot 100, recently talked to Line Drive Media about Arizona Rising-Appel, PGF Nationals, Arizona players, winning the recent 18U title at AZ Last Blast, Karsyn Norton, re-starting club softball, Purdue, business, math, Kobe Bryant, “Divergent” series, Drake, “Stranger Things,” “How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days” and singing.

THE FINAL PITCH Q&A

Name: Alena Mascarenas

Hometown: Gilbert, AZ

High School: Highland High

Club Team: Arizona Rising-Appel 18U

Graduation Year: 2026

Height: 5-3

Position/s: MIF/UT

Nickname: I don’t have one!

Social Media: @alena_mascarenas on Instagram

Honors: #42 in the 2026 Line Drive Hot 100 and three-time 1st Team All-Region.

High School Spring 2025 Stats: .400 AVG and .551 OBP.

Travel Ball Fall 2025 Stats: .339 AVG and .461 OBP.