Otay Ranch dropped their record down to 12-10-1 on Friday, which also ended the team's 11-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season. They took a 5-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Bonita Vista Barons. Considering the last time the Mustangs couldn't score was back in April, the team can't take the result too hard.
Scarlett Martinez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits.
On the hitting side, Otay Ranch saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Zoey Gonzales, who went 1-for-3 with one double.
As for Bonita Vista, they have been performing well recently as they've won 12 of their last 15 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 19-5 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.5 runs on average over those games.
On Bonita Vista's side, the result came thanks to Danica Aboytes's shutout, as she gave up just three hits. Aboytes has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Otay Ranch will host Eastlake at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Mustangs are facing the Titans at the right time seeing as the Titans are stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Bonita Vista, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Mater Dei Catholic at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The last three games the Crusaders have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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