The Eastlake Titans will challenge the Point Loma Pointers at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Eastlake 2.5, Point Loma 2.6) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Eastlake easily dispatched Grossmont on Thursday, but unfortunately both the margin and the ultimate result were a different story in this one. The Titans fell just short of Cathedral Catholic by a score of 3-1 on Tuesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Titans have suffered since May 15, 2024.
Eastlake got a good showing from Max Tello, who tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Tello has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than one earned run any time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, Eastlake saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Angel Laya, who went 2-for-4 with one double.
Meanwhile, Point Loma beat La Costa Canyon 6-3 on Thursday.
Landon Moore tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run over five innings pitched.
On the hitting side, Michael Hall was incredible, going 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in March of 2024. Wyatt Olson was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Point Loma is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-3 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.8 runs over those games. As for Eastlake, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-6 record this season.
Eastlake came up short against Point Loma in their previous meeting last Tuesday, falling 5-2. Will the Titans have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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