After flying high against Bonsall on Friday, Hamilton came back down to earth. The Bobcats lost 12-3 to the Borrego Springs Rams on Tuesday. Bobcats fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team has lost against the Rams since Tuesday.
Adam Barreto was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over 4.1 innings while giving up three earned runs off six hits. Barreto was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run.

Joey Alvarez
| 03/03/26 vs Borrego Springs | 4 |
| 02/27/26 @ Bonsall | 7 |
| 05/07/25 @ Nuview Bridge | 1 |
| 05/05/25 @ San Jacinto Leadership Academy | 2 |
Barreto wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Joey Alvarez, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with four stolen bases and two runs. Alvarez has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times he's played. Shane Boyle was another, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and two RBI.
Hamilton's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.
Looking ahead, Hamilton will head out on the road to challenge Xavier Prep at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Borrego Springs, they will look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they take on Vincent Memorial at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday. The game will give the Rams their first taste of in-conference action this season.
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