While Eastlake's win against Scripps Ranch wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Eastlake Titans sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-4 victory over the Scripps Ranch Falcons on Wednesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Titans have posted since April 25, 2024.
Beau Covell looked comfortable as he struck out six batters over three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits any time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on JP Conero, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2. That stolen base was his first of the season.
Eastlake hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Scripps Ranch struck out 12 times.
Titans
| 03/19/25 vs Scripps Ranch | 5-4 |
| 03/10/25 vs Del Norte | 7-0 |
| 05/09/24 vs Bonita Vista | 8-2 |
| 05/08/24 vs El Capitan | 11-0 |
| 04/30/24 vs Bonita Vista | 9-0 |
| + 5 more games |
Eastlake pushed their record up to 4-1 with the victory, which was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.6 runs over those games. As for Scripps Ranch, they now have a losing record of 2-3.
Coming up, Eastlake will take on Point Loma at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Eastlake 1.6, Point Loma 1.2) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Scripps Ranch, it'll be a Battle of the Birds when Scripps Ranch Falcons challenge Granite Hills Eagles at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The last three games they have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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