Castle Park extended their losing streak to four on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 0-4 in the process. They lost 23-6 to the San Ysidro Cougars. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Trojans of the 10-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2024.
As for San Ysidro, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 10-4. Considering they have won nine matchups by more than seven runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
For San Ysidro's part, Isabella Ulloa made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over 4.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. Those six strikeouts gave Ulloa a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, going 4-for-5 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. She has been hot recently, having posted three or more hits the last three times she's played.
In other batting news, Sophia Maldonado was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, seven RBI, and four runs. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024. Mary Ellen Valenzuela also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Coming up, Castle Park will take on Montgomery at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for San Ysidro, they will face off against La Jolla Country Day at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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