With a playoff game on the line, Mira Mesa rose to the challenge on Tuesday. They blew past the Mater Dei Catholic Crusaders 17-2. Mira Mesa's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Julian Valencia looked comfortable as he pitched four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Mira Mesa let Tristan Aguon and Danny Underwood loose on the outfield. Aguon scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3, while Underwood scored four runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Nathaniel Widelski, who scored two runs while going 2-for-5.
The victory was the fifth in a row for Mira Mesa, bringing their record for this year to 17-11. As for Mater Dei Catholic, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 17-12.
Mira Mesa will head out on the road to face off against Southwest EC at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Southwest EC is coming into the matchup with six straight wins at home, so Mira Mesa will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. Mater Dei Catholic does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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