South extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to seven on Tuesday, dropping them down to 0-6. They came up short against the Foothill Trojans, falling 15-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Spartans have suffered against the Trojans since March 26, 2019.
Alex Portillo was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-2 with one triple, one stolen base, and two RBI. That hit was his first of the season.
As for Foothill, they now have a winning record of 3-2. That looming 15-3 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for them yet this season.
On Foothill's side, Ramon Diaz was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Diaz has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in two of his four plate appearances with three runs and one RBI. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March of 2025.
In other batting news, Joaquin Carrillo was a standout: he got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Oney Galaviz, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI and two runs.
Looking ahead, South will face off against West at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Vikings have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 10.8 runs per game on average), something the Spartans will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Foothill, they will take on Bakersfield at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Drillers will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Trojans surely won't give up without a fight.
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