Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Arcadia couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They fell just short of the Mira Costa Mustangs by a score of 5-4 on Tuesday. The Apaches were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Mustangs apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Arcadia got a good showing from Gus Cooper, who struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits (and not a single walk).
On the hitting side, Aiden Soto made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 3-for-3 with one run.
Arcadia's defeat dropped their record down to 26-4. As for Mira Costa, the win (which was their 26th in a row) raised their record to 28-2.
As of now, neither Arcadia nor the Mustangs have any future games scheduled.
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