Otay Ranch lost to San Marcos on March 8th, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Tuesday. Otay Ranch walked away with a 6-3 win over San Marcos. Winning may never get old, but the Mustangs sure are getting used to it with their fourth in a row.
Kaylin Phillips made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over four innings pitched. What's more, she gave up only zero walks, the fewest she's had since back in May of 2024. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with three RBI, one triple, and one double.
In other pitching news, Victoria Resendez looked comfortable as she pitched three innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than one walk any time she's pitched this season.
Back at the plate, Ariele Torres was excellent, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3. What's more, she posted two RBI, the most she's had since back in May of 2024. Itzel Soto was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Otay Ranch hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most five strikeouts in ten consecutive games dating back to last season.
Mustangs
| 03/25/25 vs San Marcos | 6-3 |
| 03/19/25 vs Patrick Henry | 3-2 |
| 06/01/24 vs Imperial | 7-3 |
| 05/30/24 vs Bakersfield Christian | 10-1 |
| 05/28/24 vs Liberty | 5-4 |
| + 3 more games |
Otay Ranch's victory was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-2-1. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 6.5 runs this season. As for San Marcos, with the loss, they broke their five-game winning streak and moved their record to 6-5.
Looking ahead, Otay Ranch will be taking part in a tournament against Canyon View at 9:00 a.m. on April 3. As for San Marcos, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Oceanside at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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