Preview: Costa Mesa Mustangs vs. Estancia Eagles
Costa Mesa and Estancia are an even 5-5 against one another since April of 2021, but likely not for long. The Costa Mesa Mustangs are on the road again on Tuesday to play the Estancia Eagles at 3:15 p.m. Both teams come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
In what's become a running theme this season, Costa Mesa gave their fans yet another huge win on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 9-0 margin over Santa Ana.
The team relied heavily on Omar Gutierrez, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Wylan Rottschafer, who scored two runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Estancia earned a 4-1 victory over St. Margaret's on Friday. The win was just what Estancia needed coming off of an 8-2 defeat in their prior game.
Andrew Mits made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 11 over seven innings pitched. Mits has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Mits was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Mits wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Bennett Molica, who went 1-for-3 with an RBI.
Costa Mesa pushed their record up to 13-3 with that victory, which was their third straight on the road. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.3 runs per game. As for Estancia, their record now sits at 13-3.
Tuesday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Costa Mesa hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .315. However, it's not like Estancia struggles in that department as they've averaged .330. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Costa Mesa's way against Estancia in their previous meeting on Wednesday as Costa Mesa made off with an 8-2 win. Does Costa Mesa have another victory up their sleeve, or will Estancia turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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