Softball Recap: Wednesday's Victory Is Bonita Vista's Tenth in Last 12 Outings

Barons

Margin (Wins)

04/15/25 vs El Capitan	10
03/20/25 vs Mar Vista	10
04/23/25 @ Academy of Our Lady of Peace	9
03/01/25 vs San Pasqual	9
04/17/25 @ Santana	7

There's no place like home for Bonita Vista, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Monday. They were the clear victors by a 10-4 margin over the Otay Ranch Mustangs on Wednesday. The result was nothing new for the Barons, who have now won nine matches by six runs or more so far this season.

Danica Aboytes made a splash no matter where she played. She tossed 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 15 consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one home run and three RBI.

In other pitching news, Natalie Gonzalez tossed a big game, striking out seven batters over 5.1 innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.

Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Leah Letuli, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, two RBI, and one double. Kianna Balajadia-Brooks was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.

Bonita Vista was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .387. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Otay Ranch only posted a batting average of .241.

Bonita Vista is on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 12 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 17-4 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.6 runs on average over those games. As for Otay Ranch, the loss snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 10-9-1 record.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Bonita Vista will head out to challenge Mater Dei Catholic at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Crusaders will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something the Barons surely won't give up without a fight. As for Otay Ranch, they will venture away from home to face off against Eastlake at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Titans' pitching crew has only allowed 2.6 runs per game this season, so the Mustangs' hitters will have their work cut out for them.