It may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but High Tech SD ultimately got the result they hoped for on Saturday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Chula Vista Spartans, sneaking past 4-3. For the Storm, this counts as revenge for the 15-0 win the Spartans walked away with the last time they faced one another back in March of 2024.
Izo Kobayashi was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed four innings while giving up three earned runs off four hits. Kobayashi was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in both of his plate appearances with four stolen bases and two runs. High Tech SD is undefeated when Kobayashi posts two or more runs, but 1-2 otherwise.
Julian Acevedo
| 03/21/26 vs Chula Vista | 5 |
| 03/11/26 @ Canyon Crest Academy | 4 |
| 06/05/25 @ Pioneer | 3 |
| 05/15/25 @ Kearny | 3 |
| 05/12/25 vs Bonsall | 3 |
In other batting news, Julian Acevedo was incredible, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with five stolen bases and one run. Those five stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Diego Martinez also deserves some recognition as he got his first hits of the season.
High Tech SD is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-2 record this season. As for Chula Vista, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-6 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. High Tech SD will square off against Sweetwater at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Red Devils' pitching crew has only allowed 3.4 runs per game this season, so the Storm's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Chula Vista, they will be taking part in a tournament against Monte Vista at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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