Mar Vista scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They put the hurt on the Southwest SD Raiders with a sharp 22-5 victory. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest win of the season.
Noah Esqueda made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Esqueda has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Esqueda was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, Mar Vista got a massive performance out of Elijah Quinones, who went 2-for-5 with a home run, four runs, and five RBI. Another player making a difference was Lucious Ordaz, who scored four runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of his six plate appearances.
On Southwest SD's side, they saw eight different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Markus Cesar-Ramirez, who went 2-for-4 with a triple. The team also got some help courtesy of Sebestian Martinez, who went 2-for-4 with a double.
Mar Vista's victory bumped their record up to 5-14-1. As for Southwest SD, they dropped their record down to 2-13 with that defeat, which was their 11th straight at home.
Mar Vista will take on Mater Dei Catholic at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Southwest SD, they will head out on the road to square off against Castle Park at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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