The Mater Dei Catholic Crusaders will head out on the road to face off against the Mar Vista Mariners at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Thursday, it was close, but Mater Dei Catholic sidestepped Olympian for a 9-8 victory. The win was just what Mater Dei Catholic needed coming off of a 14-2 loss in their prior matchup.
Joey Castillo was incredible, going 4-for-5 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Roman Cruz, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Mar Vista scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They put the hurt on Southwest SD with a sharp 22-5 victory. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded Mar Vista with their most commanding win of the season.
Noah Esqueda made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits (he also didn't allow any walks). 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, Elijah Quinones was a standout: he went 2-for-5 with a home run, four runs, and five RBI. Lucious Ordaz was another key contributor, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in four of his six plate appearances.
Mater Dei Catholic now has a winning record of 11-10. As for Mar Vista, their record is now 5-14-1.
Mater Dei Catholic beat Mar Vista 9-6 in their previous meeting back in May of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Mater Dei Catholic since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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