Softball Recap: Otay Ranch Takes a Loss

Mustangs

Previous 5 Games

04/30/25 @ Bonita Vista	4-10
04/21/25 vs El Capitan	11-1
04/17/25 @ Olympian	12-0
04/15/25 vs Mar Vista	10-1
04/10/25 @ Cathedral Catholic	1-8

Otay Ranch dropped their record down to 10-9-1 on Wednesday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins. They came up short against the Bonita Vista Barons, falling 10-4. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for the Mustangs, who until this game were averaging four runs allowed.

Kaylin Phillips was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double. Anissa Olivo also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.

As for Bonita Vista, they have been performing well recently as they've won ten of their last 12 matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 17-4 record this season. Considering they have won nine contests by more than five runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.

On Bonita Vista's side, Danica Aboytes made a big impact no matter where she played. She tossed 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Aboytes has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 15 consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one home run and three RBI.

In other pitching news, Natalie Gonzalez tossed a big game, striking out seven batters over 5.1 innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.

Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Leah Letuli, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, two RBI, and one double. The team also got some help courtesy of Kianna Balajadia-Brooks, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.

We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Otay Ranch is set to face off against their familiar foe Eastlake at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Mustangs 4, the Titans 2.6) so any runs scored will be well earned. Meanwhile, Bonita Vista will challenge rival Mater Dei Catholic at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Barons 1.8, the Crusaders 3) so any runs scored will be well earned.