Tustin proved they can win big on Tuesday (they won by eight) and on Friday they proved they can win the close ones too. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Buena Park Coyotes, sneaking past 7-6. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Tillers also won the last time the pair played back in March of 2025.
Nyte Teeter was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up a single earned run in five consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Isaac Maldonado
| 04/10/26 vs Buena Park | 6 |
| 04/01/26 vs Foothill | 3 |
| 03/26/26 @ Calvary Chapel | 2 |
| 03/21/26 vs Centennial | 1 |
| 03/12/26 vs Glenn | 10 |
In other pitching news, Isaac Maldonado tossed a big game, striking out six batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off eight hits (and not a single walk). That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in March.
Teeter wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jacob Policare, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and one double. Policare has become a key player for Tustin: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 5-8 otherwise. Andres Aguilar was another, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Tustin pushed their record up to 11-8 with the win, which was their third straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 4.0 runs on average over those games. As for Buena Park, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 6-14.
Looking ahead, Tustin will take on Segerstrom at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Buena Park, they will face off against Santa Fe at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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