California High School Softball - Torrey Pines tipped by Otay Ranch
February 26, 2022: Chula Vista, CA 91913
In Saturday's non-league contest, the Otay Ranch Mustangs (Chula Vista, CA) softball team the visiting Torrey Pines Falcons (San Diego, CA), by a margin of 9-7.
With the triumph, Otay Ranch moves its record to 4-2 on the year. The Mustangs travel to Escondido (Escondido, CA) to clash with the Cougars in a non-league test on Monday, February 28. The Cougars come into the test with a record of 3-4. Escondido won 8-6 in their recent non-league test against Clairemont (San Diego, CA)
The Falcons (4-3) will now prepare for their test against Mt. Carmel (San Diego, CA). The Sundevils come into the non-league test with a 2-2 record. In their last test, Mt. Carmel by La Costa Canyon (Carlsbad, CA), 4-3, in a non-league test.
Game Summary
FALCONS DROP HEART BREAKER TO # 5 OTAY RANCH IN EXTRA TIME
THE TORREY PINES FALCONS 2 MINUTES AWAY FROM THE TIME LIMIT ENDING THE GAME GAVE UP 2 RUNS IN THE LAST INNING AND THEN LOST THE GAME 9-7 TO CIFSDS # 5 OTAY RANCH IN THE SEMI-FINALS OF THE 40 TEAM COUGAR CLASSIC. TORREY PINES LED THE CONTEST 3-1 WITH 2 OUTS IN THE HOME 4TH INNING WITH 2 MINUTES REMAINING IN THE INNING BUT COULD NOT EXTEND THE FRAME AND OTAY RANCH HIT A CLUTCH LAST INNING HOME RUN TO TIE THE CONTEST. OTAY RANCH THEN SCORED 6 RUNS IN THE INTERNATIONAL TIE BREAKER'S 2ND FRAME AND THE FALCONS BATTLED BACK SCORING 4 BUT FELL JUST SHORT WITH THE WINNING RUN AT THE PLATE WITH 2 ON BASE. SENIORS KYRA CHAN AND EMMA FITZGERALD LED THE FALCON OFFENSE EACH GETTING 3 HITS. SOPHOMORE AVA FAGIN HIT A LONG SOLO HOME RUN OFF THE BEST PITCHER IN THE SD SECTION TO GIVE TORREY PINES AN EARLY 1-0 2ND INNING LEAD. TORREY PINES WILL HOST MT: CARMEL NEXT IN THE 1ST ROUND OF THE 2022 NORTH COUNTY TOURNAMENT.
