Hilltop hasn't had much luck against Otay Ranch recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. The Lancers will take on the Mustangs at 3:30 p.m. The last five games Hilltop has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Hilltop is headed into the match having just suffered their closest defeat since March 21st on Friday. They fell just short of Olympian by a score of 6-4.
Otay Ranch came out on top against Sweetwater on Friday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run second inning. The Mustangs' pitcher stepped up to hand the Red Devils a 5-0 shutout. The win continues a trend for the Mustangs in their matchups with the Red Devils: they've now won three in a row.
The result came thanks to Orlando Sivilla's shutout, as he gave up just three hits and racked up six Ks. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Moyses Salido, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI, one run, and one double. Another player making a difference was Dimas Acevedo, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and one double.
Hilltop's loss dropped their record down to 6-13. As for Otay Ranch, their victory bumped their record up to 15-5.
Hilltop couldn't quite get it done against Otay Ranch when the teams last played back in May of 2021 as they fell 8-3. Can the Lancers avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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