If Mount Miguel was feeling good fresh off their 12-2 takedown of Vincent Memorial last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Matadors fell just short of the Foothills Christian Knights by a score of 2-1 on Monday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Matadors of the 10-6 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2024.
Mount Miguel saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Emilo Lopez, who went 2-for-3 with one RBI.
Mount Miguel has also traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last eight matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-8 record this season. As for Foothills Christian, they moved to 8-9 with that win, which also ended their four-game losing streak.
Looking ahead, Mount Miguel will take on Hoover at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Matadors are facing the Cardinals at the right time seeing as the Cardinals are stuck on a 14-game losing streak. As for Foothills Christian, they will face off against Escondido Charter at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Knights' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Tigers have averaged an impressive 17 runs per game this season.
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