After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Independence, South was happy to have turned things around on Monday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Kern Valley Broncs a 10-0 shutout. That ten run margin sets a new team best for the Spartans this season.
Tomas Encinas
| 03/10/25 vs Kern Valley | 9 |
| 03/01/25 vs Kennedy | 8 |
| 02/27/25 vs California City | 6 |
| 05/21/24 @ Chavez | 4 |
| 05/14/24 vs Mammoth | 8 |
| + 6 more games |
Tomas Encinas was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out nine over five innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in March of 2024. He was also big at the plate, scoring four runs and stealing Three bases. while going 4-for-4. He also hit a triple, marking his first of the season.
In other batting news, Jose Bojorquez was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. What's more, he posted two doubles, the most he's had since back in March of 2024. Felipe Retano was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
South kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Kern Valley only managed three hits.
South pushed their record up to 3-2 with the victory, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.5 runs on average over those games. As for Kern Valley, their defeat ended a five-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 2-2.
Looking ahead, South will host West at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Kern Valley, they will head out on the road to square off against North at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. North is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.6 runs per game this season.
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