Baseball Recap: Mar Vista Extends Home Winning Streak to Four

After only two runs in their last game, Mar Vista made sure to put some runs up on the board against Chula Vista on Thursday. The Mariners put the hurt on the Spartans with a sharp 18-4 win. The Mariners not only won on Thursday, but they posted their biggest win since March 22nd (when they won 18-1).

Jayden Tillman

Earned Runs

03/01/25 @ San Dieguito Academy	3
04/12/25 @ Fallbrook	2
04/02/25 vs Elsinore	2
03/17/25 vs Olympian	2
03/08/25 vs La Jolla	2
+ 1 more games

Jayden Tillman made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Mar Vista is 3-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 9-12 otherwise. Tillman was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances with two stolen bases and three runs. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April of 2024.

In other pitching news, Jake Leslie looked comfortable as he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in seven consecutive appearances.

Back at the plate, Elijah Quinones was a standout: he went 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March. Aden Duran was another key player, going 2-for-5 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.

Mar Vista was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .472. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.

Mar Vista's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 12-13. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.5 runs over those games. As for Chula Vista, their defeat dropped their record down to 13-10-2.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mar Vista will venture away from home to square off against Castle Park at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. The Trojans have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.83 runs per game on average), something the Mariners will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Chula Vista, they will head out to face off against Southwest SD at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. The Raiders will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Spartans surely won't give up without a fight.