Softball Preview: Mission Vista vs. San Dieguito Academy Mustangs
Mission Vista is 2-7 against San Dieguito Academy since March of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. Mission Vista will play host again on Friday to welcome the San Dieguito Academy Mustangs, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:00 p.m. Mission Vista's pitching crew has only allowed two runs per game this season, so San Dieguito Academy's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
On Wednesday, Mission Vista didn't have quite enough to beat Sage Creek and fell 2-1.
Mission Vista saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Abbie Low, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, San Dieguito Academy had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against Vista by a score of 7-4 on Wednesday.
Sophia Rea spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on six hits and racked up 15 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Hannah Barker was a standout: she went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI. Sarah Pruett was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-4.
Mission Vista's defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 17-7. As for San Dieguito Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 6-13.
Mission Vista took their win against San Dieguito Academy when the teams last played back in April by a conclusive 10-3. Will Mission Vista repeat their success, or does San Dieguito Academy have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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