Mater Dei Catholic dropped their record down to 20-6 on Wednesday, which also ended the team's four-game streak of wins on the road. They fell just short of the Otay Ranch Mustangs by a score of 4-3. The Crusaders were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Mustangs apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.
Charlize 'Chuck' Masingale made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with three RBI and one double.
As for Otay Ranch, they pushed their record up to 12-9-1 with the win, which was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.8 runs on average over those games.
On Otay Ranch's side, Scarlett Martinez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits. Martinez has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Avah Gonzales was excellent, going 2-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. That triple marked the first that she has hit this season.
Coincidentally, Mater Dei Catholic and Otay Ranch will both be playing Bonita Vista the next time they take the field. The Mustangs will host the Barons at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, while the Crusaders will head out to face them at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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