Otay Ranch was the 11-1 winner over Point Loma when they last played one another back in April of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Mustangs fell just short of the Pointers by a score of 4-3 on Tuesday.

Scarlett Martinez
04/08/25 @ Point Loma | 13 |
04/04/25 vs El Modena | 6 |
04/03/25 vs Canyon View | 8 |
03/21/25 @ Oceanside | 8 |
03/19/25 vs Patrick Henry | 5 |
Scarlett Martinez was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she struck out 13 batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. She has been consistent : she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Kaylin Phillips was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Itzel Soto, who went 2-for-4 with one double and one RBI.
Otay Ranch's defeat dropped their record down to 7-7-1. As for Point Loma, they are on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 12 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-2-1 record this season.
Otay Ranch will square off against Cathedral Catholic at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Dons' pitching crew has only allowed 3.3 runs per game this season, so the Mustangs' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Point Loma, they will face off against Mira Mesa at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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