The Westview Wolverines will take on the Otay Ranch Mustangs in a tournament on Monday.
Westview saw some tournament action on Friday. They fell 6-3 to Montgomery.
Miles Russell
| 03/07/25 @ Montgomery | 2 |
| 05/06/24 vs Sage Creek | 1 |
| 04/10/24 vs Mission Hills | 1 |
| 03/28/24 vs Lakeridge | 3 |
Westview got a good showing from Miles Russell, who pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. What's more, Russell posted two strikeouts, the most he's had since back in March of 2024.
At the plate, Westview saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Joseph Arango-Manley, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Otay Ranch, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Wednesday. They had just enough and edged out Helix 5-4. The victory continues a trend for the Mustangs in their matchups with the Highlanders: they've now won three in a row.
Otay Ranch also got a great performance from Preston Bellinger as he struck out eight batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits (and only one walk). What's more, Bellinger gave up only one walk, the fewest he's had since back in March of 2024.
On the hitting side, Nick Mendoza was excellent, going 2-for-3 with three RBI and one double. Jake Medina also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
Westview now has a losing record of 1-2. As for Otay Ranch, they now have a winning record of 2-1-1.
Westview's speedy runners might be the difference in Monday's matchup. Westview has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.7 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Otay Ranch, though, as they've been averaging only 0.2 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Westview continue to outrun the ball?
Everything went Westview's way against Otay Ranch in their previous matchup back in February of 2022, as Westview made off with a 14-4 win. Does Westview have another victory up their sleeve, or will Otay Ranch turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
