Mira Mesa came tearing into Saturday's match with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 2.8 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They were the clear victor by a 9-2 margin over the Otay Ranch Mustangs. That looming 9-2 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Mira Mesa yet this season.
The team relied heavily on Danny Underwood, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Josh Asuncion, who scored a run while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Mira Mesa pushed their record up to 10-7 with that win, which was their sixth straight at home. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.2 runs per game. As for Otay Ranch, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 3-14.
Mira Mesa will head out on the road to take on Scripps Ranch at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Otay Ranch, they will be playing at home against Escondido at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Otay Ranch is facing Escondido at the right time seeing as Escondido is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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