La Jolla is a perfect 3-0 against Mar Vista since March of 2022 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Saturday. The La Jolla Vikings will head out to square off against the Mar Vista Mariners at 10:30 a.m. La Jolla will be strutting in after a victory while Mar Vista will be coming in after a defeat.
La Jolla took a loss when they played away from home on Tuesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 10-1 margin over Canyon Crest Academy. The Vikings not only won on Thursday, but they posted their biggest win since April 10, 2024.
Ryan Kestler
| 03/06/25 vs Canyon Crest Academy | 2 |
| 03/01/25 vs Fallbrook | 1 |
| 05/18/24 @ Calexico | 1 |
| 05/17/24 @ Brawley | 1 |
| 05/10/24 vs Mira Mesa | 1 |
| + 7 more games |
Ryan Kestler made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Kestler was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-4. What's more, he posted two RBI, the most he's had since back in March of 2024.
In other pitching news, Travis Lancaster tossed a big game, striking out seven batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and only one walk). The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in strikeouts.
Kestler wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Charlie Martin, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Mar Vista didn't have quite enough to beat Valley Center on Tuesday and fell 2-1.
Mar Vista also got a good showing from Jake Leslie, who pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Leslie has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run any time he's pitched this season.
La Jolla's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Mar Vista, their loss dropped their record down to 2-2.
La Jolla beat Mar Vista 7-4 in their previous meeting back in March of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for La Jolla since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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