Central extended their losing streak to six on Saturday, dropping them down to 7-8-1. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 2-1 heartbreaker at the hands of the San Ysidro Cougars. The Spartans were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cougars apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March of 2025.
Ricardo Miranda was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he pitched six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. What's more, he gave up only one walk, the fewest he's had since back in May of 2025.
At the plate, Central saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Sebastian Ojeda, who went 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
As for San Ysidro, their victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-11. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted against Central since April 23, 2022.
On San Ysidro's side, Jacob Benavides spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on seven hits and racked up six Ks.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: the Cougars beat Central by a score of 8-5 later that day.
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