San Marcos took a nine-run loss the last time they faced off against Rancho Bernardo, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Knights narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Broncos 2-1. The victory was familiar territory for the Knights, who have now won three matchups in a row.
Isabella Esparza made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She tossed seven innings while giving up just one earned run off seven hits. What's more, she posted three strikeouts, the most she's had since back in May of 2024. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
Lily Barstad
| 05/09/25 @ Rancho Bernardo | 2 |
| 05/06/25 vs San Pasqual | 1 |
| 05/02/25 vs Poway | 1 |
| 03/10/25 @ Del Norte | 1 |
| 03/05/25 @ Mission Vista | 1 |
In other batting news, Lily Barstad was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two doubles and one run. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high.
San Marcos' record now sits at 15-11. As for Rancho Bernardo, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last eight games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-12-1 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. San Marcos is set to challenge their familiar foe Mission Hills at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Rancho Bernardo will face off against rival San Pasqual at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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