El Camino hadn't done well against Mission Hills recently (they were 1-6 in their previous seven matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Wildcats came out on top against the Grizzlies by a score of 4-0. The Wildcats were shut out 2-0 the last time they took on the Grizzlies, so the Wildcats were just returning the favor.
Zane Nordquist
| 05/06/25 vs Mission Hills | 9 |
| 04/29/25 @ Mt. Carmel | 7 |
| 04/22/25 @ Del Norte | 5 |
| 04/15/25 vs San Pasqual | 9 |
| 04/08/25 @ Sage Creek | 7 |
| + 5 more games |
The result came thanks to Zane Nordquist's shutout, as he gave up just four hits and racked up nine Ks. He has been consistent for a while: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in ten consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Ethan Stelzer and Isaiah Saldivar did most of the damage at the plate: Stelzer went 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double, while Saldivar went 1-for-3 with one home run. Saldivar is becoming a predictor of El Camino's success: when he posts at least one home run the team is undefeated (and 10-12-1 when he doesn't). Tyson Rodriguez was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two RBI and one double.
El Camino now has a winning record of 13-12-1. As for Mission Hills, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last eight matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-14 record this season.
El Camino will have a chance to go back-to-back against Mission Hills: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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