After having lost a blowout in their previous game against La Costa Canyon, Carlsbad was happy to have turned things around on Wednesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Rancho Buena Vista Longhorns a 5-0 shutout. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Lancers as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Sofia Tillis
| 05/13/26 vs Rancho Buena Vista | 13 |
| 04/24/26 @ Rancho Buena Vista | 14 |
| 04/22/26 @ La Costa Canyon | 9 |
| 04/17/26 vs Torrey Pines | 9 |
| 04/13/26 @ San Marcos | 14 |
| + 12 more games |
The result came thanks to Sofia Tillis's shutout, as she gave up just four hits and racked up 13 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Kendall Rivera, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. Madilyn Mazzulla was another key player, going 1-for-2 with one home run.
Carlsbad's victory bumped their record up to 17-4. As for Rancho Buena Vista, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost eight of their last nine matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-14 record this season.
Carlsbad will head out to challenge Sage Creek at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Rancho Buena Vista does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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