Hilltop was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They fell 11-8 to the Mar Vista Mariners. Hilltop was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Mar Vista apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April.
For Mar Vista's part, Keegan Flohr was incredible, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4. Lucious Ordaz was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Hilltop's defeat dropped their record down to 9-15-1. As for Mar Vista, their victory bumped their record up to 6-18-1.
Hilltop will head out on the road to square off against Mater Dei Catholic at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Mater Dei Catholic is coming into the match with five straight wins at home, so Hilltop will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Mar Vista, they will head out on the road to take on Olympian at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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