Torrey Pines's game last Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 2-1 win over the Bonita Vista Barons. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Falcons have posted since May 17, 2024.
Jason Jutronich spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up nine Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Torrey Pines' win was truly a team effort as three different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Aiden Stroot, who scored a run while going 1-for-1.
Torrey Pines hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Bonita Vista struck out nine times.
Torrey Pines has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-3 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.6 runs on average over those games. Bonita Vista has been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-7 record this season.
Torrey Pines will take on St. Augustine at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Torrey Pines 2.9, St. Augustine 3.3) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Bonita Vista, they will be playing at home against Classical Academy at 1:00 p.m. on Monday.
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