Spartans
| 04/09/26 @ Trinity Classical Academy | 5-0 |
| 03/31/26 vs Oak Park | 12-2 |
| 03/27/26 vs Pacifica | 2-0 |
| 03/26/26 vs Foothill Tech | 9-0 |
Rio Mesa came out on top against Trinity Classical Academy on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run third inning. The Spartans never let the Knights get on the board and left with a 5-0 win. The victory was familiar territory for the Spartans, who have now won four contests in a row.
Not much got past Rob Rodriguez, who gave up just three hits to keep Trinity Classical Academy off the board. Rodriguez also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Rio Mesa is 4-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 5-8 otherwise.
At the plate, Andrew Garcia was excellent, going 1-for-4 with one home run and two RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Rio Mesa's success: when he posts at least one home run the team is 2-1 (and 7-8 when he doesn't). Christian Macias was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two RBI.
The win got Rio Mesa back to even at 9-9. As for Trinity Classical Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-8 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Rio Mesa will square off against St. Bonaventure at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Trinity Classical Academy, they will take on Santa Clarita Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. The Cardinals' pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so the Knights' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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