Chula Vista was not the first on the board on Saturday, but they got there more often. They came out on top against the Foothills Christian Knights by a score of 6-3 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game). The Spartans' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Pablo Alvarado was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Alvarado was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other pitching news, Jorge Lopez tossed a big game, pitching five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits.
Gabriel Mendoza
| 03/08/25 @ Foothills Christian | 3 |
| 05/07/24 @ Southwest SD | 2 |
| 04/30/24 @ Castle Park | 2 |
| 04/06/24 vs High Tech CV | 2 |
| 03/26/24 vs Kennedy | 2 |
Back at the plate, Gabriel Mendoza was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Jose De La Cruz, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Chula Vista kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Chula Vista's record is now 2-3-1. As for Foothills Christian, they now have a losing record of 2-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Chula Vista will host Calexico at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Calexico will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Chula Vista surely won't give up without a fight. As for Foothills Christian, they will welcome Mount Miguel at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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