Rio Mesa had lost three straight at home, but on Saturday they dropped down to 1-5 to make it four. They fell just short of the Camarillo Scorpions by a score of 5-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Spartans have suffered since April 22, 2025.
As for Camarillo, the victory got them back to even at 3-3. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Camarillo's part, Turner Hothan tossed a big game, not allowing a single hit and allowing only one earned run while striking out eight over five innings pitched. Hothan has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one hit any time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Travis Wade, who went 2-for-4 with one home run and one double. That double was his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Robert Pacheco, who went 1-for-2 with four RBI and one double.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Rio Mesa will challenge Oxnard at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday. This will be the Spartans' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Camarillo, they will face off against Hart at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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