It may have taken ten innings to finish the job, but Mar Vista ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They had just enough and edged out the San Diego Cavers 5-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Mariners have posted since March 28, 2024.
Peter Thomas
| 04/18/25 vs San Diego | 3 |
| 03/25/25 @ Kearny | 2 |
| 04/16/24 vs Mater Dei Catholic | 2 |
| 03/25/24 vs Verdugo Hills | 2 |
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Peter Thomas made a big impact no matter where he played. He struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. He has become a key player for Mar Vista: the team is 6-3 when he allows at most two earned runs, but 2-8 otherwise. Thomas was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with three stolen bases. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high.
In other pitching news, Jake Leslie looked comfortable as he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Bryan Espinoza was excellent, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in March. Kinan Flores also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
The victory snapped Mar Vista's losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 8-11 record. As for San Diego, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 6-9-1.
Coming up, Mar Vista will take on Castle Park at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Mariners are facing the Trojans at the right time seeing as the Trojans are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for San Diego, they have already played their next game, a 3-2 loss against La Jolla on the 19th.
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