Mira Mesa lost against Rancho Buena Vista back in April of 2015, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Monday. The Mira Mesa Marauders fell just short of the Rancho Buena Vista Longhorns by a score of 7-5.
Mira Mesa saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Nathaniel Widelski, who scored a run while going 1-for-3. Ziggy Avinion was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
On Rancho Buena Vista's side, Ryan Sanchez was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits (and not a single walk). Sanchez has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Sanchez was also solid in the batter's box, scoring three runs while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Shay Todd, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Mira Mesa dropped their record down to 5-7 with that loss, which was their third straight on the road. As for Rancho Buena Vista, their win bumped their record up to 4-5-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mira Mesa will take on Mar Vista at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Rancho Buena Vista, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Verdugo Hills at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Verdugo Hills' pitching crew has only allowed 3.3 runs per game this season, so Rancho Buena Vista's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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