Point Loma is 0-5 against El Capitan since February of 2020 but things could change on Thursday. The Point Loma Pointers will take on the El Capitan Vaqueros in a tournament on Thursday. Point Loma's pitching crew has only allowed 3.3 runs per game this season, so El Capitan's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Point Loma took a loss when they played away from home last Monday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Saturday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Mission Hills, sneaking past 4-2.
Annika Isaacson and Siena Balistreri did most of the damage at the plate: Isaacson went 2-for-3 with one home run, two RBI, and one double, while Balistreri went 2-for-4 with one home run, two RBI, and one double. That double marked the first that Isaacson hit this season.
Meanwhile, El Capitan came up short against Westview on Wednesday, falling 15-7.
El Capitan saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Isabella Farris, who scored a run while going 1-for-4. Another was Brynlie Ford, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Point Loma has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-2-1 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.0 runs on average over those games. El Capitan now has a losing record of 2-3.
Point Loma couldn't quite get it done against El Capitan in their previous matchup back in April of 2024 as they fell 8-3. Will Point Loma have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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