Santana has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 3.4 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Thursday. They came up short against the Bonita Vista Barons, falling 10-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Sultans have suffered since April 9, 2024.
Santana saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was McKenna Miller, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI.
Santana's loss dropped their record down to 9-6. As for Bonita Vista, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-3 record this season.
Santana and Bonita Vista should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps California Rankings. The Sultans will square off against Helix at 6:30 p.m. on Monday with a big rank advantage (172 vs. 352). The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Santana 3.4, the Highlanders 2.9) so any runs scored will be well earned. Meanwhile, Bonita Vista (ranked 42nd) will meet Academy of Our Lady of Peace (ranked 421st) at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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