The Chula Vista Spartans will head out to square off against the Canyon Crest Academy Ravens at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday. Chula Vista is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season.
Chula Vista came out on top against Castle Park on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive seven-run sixth inning. The Spartans' pitcher stepped up to hand the Trojans a 10-0 shutout. The Spartans haven't had any issues with the Trojans recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive victory against them.
Jose De La Cruz made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over six innings pitched. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in seven consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Gabriel Mendoza
| 05/01/25 vs Castle Park | 2 |
| 04/24/25 vs Southwest SD | 1 |
| 04/19/25 vs Holtville | 1 |
| 03/27/25 vs Lincoln | 1 |
| 03/16/24 vs Kearny | 1 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Gabriel Mendoza, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Those two stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Pablo Alvarado was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, one run, and one double.
Chula Vista was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .400. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Meanwhile, Canyon Crest Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They lost 14-4 to Ramona.
Canyon Crest Academy saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ian Kwon, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two RBI. Cole Leshner also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Chula Vista's record is now 12-8-2. As for Canyon Crest Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-15-1.
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