Canyon Crest Academy had lost four games straight , but after bumping their record up to 10-15-1 on Saturday that streak is in the rearview. They were the clear victors by a 7-1 margin over the Chula Vista Spartans. The Ravens not only won on Saturday, but they posted their biggest win since April 14th (when they won 14-4).
Jinho Bae and Derek Yu dominated on the mound. Bae tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits, while Yu pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Yu has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
Cole Leshner
| 05/03/25 vs Chula Vista | 3 |
| 05/01/25 vs Ramona | 3 |
| 03/10/25 vs Mar Vista | 3 |
| 04/01/25 vs Washington | 2 |
| 04/18/25 vs San Dieguito Academy | 1 |
| + 4 more games |
On the hitting side, Cole Leshner was excellent, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Canyon Crest Academy's success: when he posts at least three RBI the team is 2-1 (and 8-14-1 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Jack Harkin, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs.
As for Chula Vista, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 12-9-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss they have suffered since February 27th.
On Chula Vista's side, Brandon Lucero put in work while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Those zero hits allowed gave Lucero a new career-low. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases.
Lucero wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Isaiah Martinez, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one double.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Canyon Crest Academy will take on Mission Bay at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Buccaneers' pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so the Ravens' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Chula Vista, they will square off against Mar Vista at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Mariners will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something the Spartans surely won't give up without a fight.
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