Baseball Recap: Foothill Wins Going Away Against Mira Monte

Trojans

Margin (Wins)

03/20/25 vs Delano	16
03/27/25 @ Rosamond	12
04/01/25 vs Mira Monte	8
04/03/25 @ Mira Monte	7
03/18/25 @ West	7

Foothill won the last time they faced Mira Monte and things went their way on Thursday too. The Trojans blew past the Lions 12-5. The result was nothing new for the Trojans, who have now won six matchups by seven runs or more so far this season.

Joaquin Carrillo was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits. He has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than one earned run in six consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4. Those two hits gave him a new career-high.

In other batting news, Ramon Diaz was a standout: he scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Marcos Carbajal, who scored two runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.

Foothill always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .545. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.

Foothill pushed their record up to 7-5 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. Those road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.3 runs on average over those games. As for Mira Monte, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-9.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Foothill will host Chavez at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Titans will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something the Trojans surely won't give up without a fight. As for Mira Monte, they will be playing at home against Golden Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.