The San Marcos Knights will take on the Patrick Henry Patriots in a tournament on Monday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (San Marcos 1.9, Patrick Henry 2.7) so any runs scored will be well earned.
While San Marcos' win against Sage Creek wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. San Marcos had just enough and edged out Sage Creek 3-2. The victory continues a trend for the Knights in their matchups with the Bobcats: they've now won four in a row.
Isaac Esquer
| 03/27/25 @ Sage Creek | 10 |
| 03/01/24 @ Francis Parker | 9 |
| 05/23/24 vs Poway | 8 |
| 03/08/24 vs Francis Parker | 8 |
| 03/06/25 @ Bonita Vista | 7 |
Isaac Esquer spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on four hits and racked up ten Ks. Those ten strikeouts gave him a new career-high.
At the plate, Stephen Pittman was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-1. Ethan Martinez was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
Meanwhile, neither Patrick Henry nor Granite Hills could gain the upper hand on Wednesday so the two teams had to settle for a 5-5 tie.
San Marcos' win bumped their record up to 5-2. Patrick Henry's draw gives them a new season record of 5-3-1.
Patrick Henry's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: San Marcos hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .321. It's a different story for Patrick Henry, though, as they've only averaged .229. Will they be able to contain San Marcos' hitters?
San Marcos took their victory against Patrick Henry when the teams last played back in May of 2016 by a conclusive 15-5. Does San Marcos have another victory up their sleeve, or will Patrick Henry turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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