Rio Mesa's game on Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They came out on top against the San Marcos Royals by a score of 7-2. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 3-2 on Tuesday.

Analia Lopez
| 03/13/26 vs San Marcos | 11 |
| 03/10/26 @ San Marcos | 13 |
| 03/06/26 @ Oxnard | 7 |
| 03/03/26 vs Oxnard | 9 |
| 02/27/26 vs Simi Valley | 8 |
| + 2 more games |
Analia Lopez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on three hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Rio Mesa let Taylor Gallegos and Jazlynn Gonzalez run wild. Gallegos went 2-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double, while Gonzalez earned one RBI and three runs. That's the most runs Gonzalez has posted since back in March of 2025. The team also got some help courtesy of Myranda Chavira, who went 1-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
Rio Mesa's victory bumped their record up to 5-3-1. As for San Marcos, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 6-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Rio Mesa will square off against Agoura at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for San Marcos, they will challenge Ventura at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Royals' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Cougars have averaged an impressive 9.1 runs per game this season.
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